Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 353 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084540
Common Names
- Siparuna Calignosa
- Calignosa Siparuna
- Siparuna
Description
Siparuna calignosa (also called Calignosa Siparuna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Monimiaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests, and is often found along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Siparuna calignosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Siparuna calignosa are small, white, and have four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siparuna calignosa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It is also known to be susceptible to root rot.
Where to Find Siparuna calignosa
Siparuna calignosa is native to the tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in moist forests, near rivers, and in other wet areas.
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,