Serjania erecta
Serjaniia erecta, commonly known as the "wild berry" or "forest shrub" in various regions, is a versatile medicinal plant found throughout tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin infections, and gastrointestinal issues, offering significant potential in modern ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Serjania erecta
- 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 positioned in the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 erecta, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language; in Portuguese, it is called Cinco-folhas, and in Dutch, it is also referred to as Cinco-folhas.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Cinco-folhas | Wikidata |
| nl | Cinco-folhas | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be found within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence is also extensively documented throughout various territories in Brazil. Specifically, it inhabits the North, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the Brazilian landscape. Furthermore, the species is established within the West-Central area of Brazil as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Serjania erecta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Serjania erecta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |