Serjania communis
Serjania communis, commonly known as the "scurfy bush," is a versatile medicinal shrub widely distributed across tropical Africa and Asia. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Serjania communis
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Serjania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Serjania | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Serjania communis, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic groups. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Serjani, while in Swahili, it is known as mwalu. Within different local contexts, it may also be called mwalu in some regions, and is identified as mwalu in others.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within the South American continent. In the northern part of the continent, its presence is recorded in Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, the species is found in Bolivia. The distribution continues through Colombia and Ecuador in the western territories. Finally, the plant's geographical range extends into Peru, completing its western South American presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Activities
Serjania communis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |