Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) A.DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 656 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278950
Common Names
- Siparuna alternifolia
- Alternifolia Siparuna
- Alternifolia Tree
Description
Siparuna alternifolia (also called Siparuna, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Siparuna alternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Siparuna alternifolia has small white flowers that are clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siparuna alternifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Siparuna alternifolia
Siparuna alternifolia is native to the Alternifolia region of Peru and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.
Siparuna alternifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siparuna alternifolia?
Siparuna alternifolia
What is the common name of Siparuna alternifolia?
Alternate-leaved siparuna
What type of plant is Siparuna alternifolia?
Tree
Species in the Siparuna genus
Siparuna bifida,
Siparuna aspera,
Siparuna cristata,
Siparuna cuspidata,
Siparuna decipiens,
Siparuna gesnerioides,
Siparuna guianensis,
Siparuna grandiflora,
Siparuna obstipa,
Siparuna thecaphora,
Siparuna sessiliflora,
Siparuna reginae,
Siparuna stellulata,
Siparuna ficoides,
Siparuna auriculata,
Siparuna brasiliensis,
Siparuna cervicornis,
Siparuna cuzcoana,
Siparuna echinata,
Siparuna eggersii,
Siparuna laurifolia,
Siparuna lepidota,
Siparuna macrotepala,
Siparuna muricata,
Siparuna mutisii,
Siparuna ovalis,
Siparuna pauciflora,
Siparuna petiolaris,
Siparuna poeppigii,
Siparuna subinodora,
Siparuna tomentosa,
Siparuna calignosa,
Siparuna pachyantha,
Siparuna pilosolepidota,
Siparuna schimpffii,
Siparuna croatii,
Siparuna palenquensis,
Siparuna gigantotepala,
Siparuna harlingii,
Siparuna conica,
Siparuna multiflora,
Siparuna campii,
Siparuna guajalitensis,
Siparuna cascada,
Siparuna glabrescens,
Siparuna krukovii,
Siparuna gentryana,
Siparuna lozaniana,
Siparuna calantha,
Siparuna vasqueziana,
Species in the Siparunaceae family
Glossocalyx longicuspis,
Siparuna bifida,
Siparuna aspera,
Siparuna cristata,
Siparuna cuspidata,
Siparuna decipiens,
Siparuna gesnerioides,
Siparuna guianensis,
Siparuna grandiflora,
Siparuna obstipa,
Siparuna thecaphora,
Siparuna sessiliflora,
Siparuna reginae,
Siparuna stellulata,
Siparuna ficoides,
Siparuna auriculata,
Siparuna brasiliensis,
Siparuna cervicornis,
Siparuna cuzcoana,
Siparuna echinata,
Siparuna eggersii,
Siparuna laurifolia,
Siparuna lepidota,
Siparuna macrotepala,
Siparuna muricata,
Siparuna mutisii,
Siparuna ovalis,
Siparuna pauciflora,
Siparuna petiolaris,
Siparuna poeppigii,
Siparuna subinodora,
Siparuna tomentosa,
Siparuna calignosa,
Siparuna pachyantha,
Siparuna pilosolepidota,
Siparuna schimpffii,
Siparuna croatii,
Siparuna palenquensis,
Siparuna gigantotepala,
Siparuna harlingii,
Siparuna conica,
Siparuna multiflora,
Siparuna campii,
Siparuna guajalitensis,
Siparuna cascada,
Siparuna glabrescens,
Siparuna krukovii,
Siparuna gentryana,
Siparuna lozaniana,
Siparuna calantha,