Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
497721

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 655 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497053

Common Names

  • Cristata Siparuna
  • Cristata Siparuna
  • Cristata Siparuna

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Synonyms

  • Citrosma cristata Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Siparuna sarmentosa Perkins [unknown]
  • Siparuna williamsii J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Siparuna monogyna Jangoux [unknown]
  • Siparuna obconica Jangoux [unknown]
  • Siparuna cristata macrophylla A.DC. [unknown]
  • Siparuna cristata petiolaris A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Siparuna cristata (also called Crested Siparuna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree which grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests and open woodlands. It has large, oval leaves and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Siparuna cristata is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siparuna cristata is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna cristata is a perennial evergreen plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers a warm, sunny location with well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Siparuna cristata

Siparuna cristata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Siparuna cristata FAQ

What are the common names for Siparuna cristata?

Crested siparuna

What is the habitat of Siparuna cristata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

What is the flower color of Siparuna cristata?

The flowers are yellow.

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 kew-2588490: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.