Serjania triquetra

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Serjania triquetra is characterized by its growth habit as a climbing vine, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external structures for support. It is an independent plant, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than occupying aquatic or semiaquatic niches. Structurally, the plant is classified as non-woody, distinguishing its physical composition 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)

Chemicals

Serjania triquetra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ursolic acid, allantoin.

Ursolic acid

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

allantoin

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Serjania triquetra has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include urinary tract diseases.

Urinary tract diseases

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Serjania triquetra has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hydroalcoholic extracts.

Hydroalcoholic extracts

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)