Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
ficoides
ID:
738097

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Renner & Hausner

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 202 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737430



Common Names

  • Ficoides Siparuna
  • Ficoides Siparunaceae
  • Ficoides Siparunaceae


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Description

Siparuna ficoides (also called Fig-Leaved Siparuna, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions. It has small, white flowers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Siparuna ficoides has been used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siparuna ficoides has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna ficoides is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Siparuna ficoides

Siparuna ficoides can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Ecuador.

Siparuna ficoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna ficoides?

Siparuna ficoides

What is the natural habitat of Siparuna ficoides?

Siparuna ficoides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What is the flower color of Siparuna ficoides?

The flowers of Siparuna ficoides are yellow or white.

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-2873249: 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.