Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
calantha
ID:
1254384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Perkins) S.S.Renner & Hausner

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 140 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253722



Common Names

  • Siparuna calantha
  • Calantha Siparuna
  • Caltha Siparuna


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Description

Siparuna calantha (also called Calantha siparuna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are ovate in shape and are dark green in color. It produces small white flowers that are clustered in inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Siparuna calantha is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive problems and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siparuna calantha has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna calantha is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Siparuna calantha

Siparuna calantha can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Siparuna calantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna calantha?

Siparuna calantha

What type of plant is Siparuna calantha?

Siparuna calantha is a shrub.

Where is Siparuna calantha found?

Siparuna calantha is found in Colombia.

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-50172506: Based on the initial data import
Janet Russell Perkins (1835-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perkins' in the authors string.
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.