Serjania marginata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Serjania glabriuscula
• Serjania marginata f. paucidentata
• Serjania incana f. glabriuscula
• Serjania marginata f. pluridentata
• Serjania marginata f. isopterygia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Serjania.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In the western portion of the continent, it can be found within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence is particularly extensive in Brazil, where it spans multiple distinct ecological zones. Specifically, the species is recorded in the North, Northeast, and Southeast regions of Brazil. Additionally, it is widely distributed throughout the West-Central part of the country.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Serjania marginata is characterized by its significant adaptability across diverse Brazilian biomes and varied topographic settings. It inhabits a wide range of ecosystems, including the Caatinga (strictu sensu), Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ciliar or Galeria, Floresta Estacional Semi-decidual, Floresta Ombrófila (also known as Floresta Pluvial), and vegetation found on rocky outcrops (Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos). This plant displays a broad altitudinal distribution, ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum elevation of 1500 m AMSL, with an average elevational range of approximately 400 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1500 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu), Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial), Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos

Life history

The life history of Serjania marginata is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it maintains its biological functions and structures over multiple years rather than completing its cycle in a single growing season. As a long-lived woody plant, it establishes a robust physical presence within its ecosystem, undergoing various stages of growth, maturation, and reproductive cycles over an extended period. This perennial nature allows the plant to endure seasonal fluctuations and invest significant energy into structural development and long-term survival, ensuring its continued existence and ability to produce seeds across successive years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Serjania marginata is characterized by a growth habit that is primarily terrestrial, though it can inhabit various environments ranging from semiaquatic to fully aquatic settings. It functions as an obligatory climber, specifically manifesting as a vine or liana that utilizes surrounding structures for upward progression rather than being self-supporting. In its ecological positioning, the plant is classified as terrestrial, lacking the specialized characteristics of an epiphyte (whether holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or facultative epiphyte). Furthermore, it is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as an obligatory or facultative parasite on other plants. Regarding its structural composition, the plant is characterized by non-woody tissue, distinguishing its physical texture from more rigid, woody species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

vine

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Serjania marginata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Serjania marginata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saponins, Proanthocyanidins, Tannins.

Saponins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Frontiers in chemistry

Proanthocyanidins

1. Frontiers in chemistry

Tannins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Serjania marginata has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Gastroprotective.

Antimicrobial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gastroprotective

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Serjania marginata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Helicobacter pylori.

Helicobacter pylori

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Serjania marginata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hydroalcoholic extract obtained from S. marginata (HESM) leaves.

Hydroalcoholic extract obtained from s. marginata (hesm) leaves

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology