Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) A.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 657 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506004
Common Names
- Thecaphora Siparuna
- Siparuna Thecaphora
- Thecaphora Palm
Synonyms
- Siparuna davillifolia Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna diandra J.A.Duke [unknown]
- Siparuna andina (Tul.) A.DC. [unknown]
- Siparuna nicaraguensis Hemsl. [unknown]
- Siparuna manarae Steyerm. [unknown]
- Siparuna macra Standl. [unknown]
- Siparuna venezuelensis Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna riparia (Tul.) A.DC. [unknown]
- Siparuna stellulata manarae (Steyerm.) Steyerm. [unknown]
- Citrosma andina Tul. [unknown]
- Citrosma chiridota Tul. [unknown]
- Citrosma lagopus Tul. [unknown]
- Citrosma riparia Tul. [unknown]
- Citrosma thecaphora Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
- Siparuna riparia sumichrastii A.DC. [unknown]
- Siparuna chiridota (Tul.) A.DC. [unknown]
- Siparuna colimensis Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna dasyantha Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna gilgiana Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna grisea Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna heteropoda Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna lagopus (Tul.) A.DC. [unknown]
- Siparuna loretensis Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna microphylla Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna parviflora Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna ternata Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna tetradenia Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna riparia calantha Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna riparia grandiflora Perk.in Engl. [unknown]
- Siparuna riparia macrophylla Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna domatiata A.H.Gentry [unknown]
- Siparuna nigra Rusby [unknown]
- Siparuna verticillata S.S.Renner & Hausner [unknown]
- Siparuna pubancura S.S.Renner & Hausner [unknown]
- Siparuna metensis A.C.Sm. [unknown]
- Siparuna geniculata A.C.Sm. [unknown]
- Siparuna sumichrastii (A.DC.) Perkins [unknown]
- Siparuna tapatana A.C.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Siparuna thecaphora (also called Siparuna thecaphora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It is found in humid habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests. It is characterized by its large, leathery leaves, which can reach up to 30 cm in length, and its small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Siparuna thecaphora has been used medicinally as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siparuna thecaphora is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siparuna thecaphora is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m (6ft) tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings, layering or division of mature plants.
Where to Find Siparuna thecaphora
Siparuna thecaphora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Siparuna thecaphora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siparuna thecaphora?
Siparuna thecaphora
What type of plant is Siparuna thecaphora?
Tree
Where is Siparuna thecaphora 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,