Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
gesnerioides
ID:
505751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 646 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505083

Common Names

  • Siparuna Gesnerioides
  • Gesnerioid Siparuna
  • Gesnerioid Tree Siparuna

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Synonyms

  • Citrosma gesnerioides Kunth [unknown]
  • Siparuna coriacea Perkins [unknown]
  • Siparuna paralleloneura Perkins [unknown]
  • Siparuna patelliformis Perkins [unknown]
  • Siparuna griseoflavescens Perkins [unknown]
  • Siparuna tetraceroides Perkins [unknown]
  • Siparuna austromexicana Lorence [unknown]
  • Siparuna chrysothrix Perkins [unknown]
  • Siparuna scandens Lorence [unknown]
  • Siparuna fosbergii A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Siparuna idroboi A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Siparuna pectinata A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Siparuna gesnerioides (also called Gesner's Siparuna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Siparunaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Siparuna gesnerioides is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siparuna gesnerioides has a small, white flower with a short, thick stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and thin with multiple short, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna gesnerioides is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate it, it should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. It requires regular watering and fertilizing for best results.

Where to Find Siparuna gesnerioides

Siparuna gesnerioides is found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Siparuna gesnerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna gesnerioides?

Siparuna gesnerioides

What type of plant is Siparuna gesnerioides?

Tree

Where is Siparuna gesnerioides native to?

Central and South America

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-2601393: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.