Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
cajamarcensis
ID:
1279607

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Renner & Hausner

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 95: 177 (-179; FIG. 79). 2005 [23 May 2005]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278945



Common Names

  • Siparuna cajamarcensis
  • Cajamarcensis Siparuna
  • Cajamarcensis Tree


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Description

Siparuna cajamarcensis (also called Cajamarca Siparuna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Monimiaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and is found in wet montane forests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, simple and elliptic-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Siparuna cajamarcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siparuna cajamarcensis has small white flowers that are clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna cajamarcensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Siparuna cajamarcensis

Siparuna cajamarcensis is native to the Cajamarca region of Peru and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

Siparuna cajamarcensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna cajamarcensis?

Siparuna cajamarcensis

What is the common name of Siparuna cajamarcensis?

Cajamarca siparuna

What type of plant is Siparuna cajamarcensis?

Tree

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-50300785: Based on the initial data import
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Gerlinde Hausner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausner' in the authors string.