Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
cascada
ID:
1232044

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Renner & Hausner

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 1116 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231382

Common Names

  • Siparuna cascada
  • Cascada Siparuna
  • Cascada Tree

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Description

Siparuna cascada (also called Cascada Siparuna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in forests and shrublands. It has ovate leaves that are glossy green, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Siparuna cascada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has edible fruits which can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used to make wine and as a medicinal plant for treating colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siparuna cascada is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna cascada is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in late summer or by seeds sown on the surface of a sandy peat in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Siparuna cascada

Siparuna cascada is native to the Guianas and northern Brazil.

Siparuna cascada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna cascada?

Siparuna cascada

What is the common name of Siparuna cascada?

Cascada siparuna

Where is Siparuna cascada found?

Venezuela

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50066825: Based on the initial data import
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Gerlinde Hausner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausner' in the authors string.