Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
505763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Perkins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 685 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505095

Common Names

  • Siparuna Grandiflora
  • Large-Flowered Siparuna
  • Large-Flowered Tree Siparuna

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Synonyms

  • Siparuna kunthii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Siparuna tonduziana Perkins [unknown]
  • Citrosma grandiflora Kunth [unknown]
  • Citrosma kunthii Tul. [unknown]
  • Siparuna hispida A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Siparuna grandiflora (also called Large-flowered 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora has large, white flowers that are clustered in a dense inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna grandiflora 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 grandiflora

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

Siparuna grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna grandiflora?

Siparuna grandiflora

What type of plant is Siparuna grandiflora?

Tree

Where is Siparuna grandiflora 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-2601420: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Janet Russell Perkins (1835-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perkins' in the authors string.