Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Renner & Hausner
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 105 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231381
Common Names
- Siparuna guajalitensis
- Guajalitensis Siparuna
- Guajalitensis Tree
Description
Siparuna guajalitensis (also called Guajalitensis 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 guajalitensis 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 guajalitensis is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siparuna guajalitensis 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 guajalitensis
Siparuna guajalitensis is native to the Guianas and northern Brazil.
Siparuna guajalitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siparuna guajalitensis?
Siparuna guajalitensis
What is the common name of Siparuna guajalitensis?
Guajaliten siparuna
Where is Siparuna guajalitensis 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
Gerlinde Hausner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausner' in the authors string.