Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
gentryana
ID:
1243021

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Renner

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10(2): 134. 2000 [30 Jun 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242359

Common Names

  • Gentryana Siparuna
  • Siparuna gentryana
  • Siparuna

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Description

Siparuna gentryana (also called Gentry's siparuna, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a stem that is erect and branched, with leaves that are alternate and pinnate. It is found in grasslands, forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Siparuna gentryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siparuna gentryana has a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna gentryana is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area outdoors. It needs to be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Siparuna gentryana

Siparuna gentryana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Siparuna gentryana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna gentryana?

Siparuna gentryana

What is the common name of Siparuna gentryana?

Gentry's Siparuna

What is the family of Siparuna gentryana?

Siparunaceae

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-50118485: Based on the initial data import
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.