Serjania triquetra
Serjaniia triquetra, commonly known as the "climbing nettle" or "Serjani," is a woody climber prized in traditional medicine. Widely distributed across tropical Africa and Asia, this botanical species is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties, serving as a vital resource in various folk healing practices.
- Scientific name: Serjania triquetra
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is positioned in the family Sapindaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Serjaniia, specifically identified by the species name Serjaniia triquetra.
| 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, Serjania triquetra, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic and geographical context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the climbing nettle, while in Swahili, it is commonly called mnyunyu. Within the local contexts of its native habitats, it is also known as mnyunyu mweusi in Swahili-speaking regions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions of Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central part of the country, where it is commonly found in Mexico Central. It also extends into the northeastern territories, covering the area known as Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species can be located along the coastal reaches of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant's range reaches the western portions of the nation, specifically within Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Serjania triquetra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include allantoin, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allantoin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Serjania triquetra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include urinary tract diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| urinary tract diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |