Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
glycycarpa
ID:
1279403

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 95: 58 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278741



Common Names

  • Siparuna glycycarpa
  • Glycycarpa Siparuna
  • Glycycarpa False Mallow


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Description

Siparuna glycycarpa (also called Sweet 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 glycycarpa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siparuna glycycarpa is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna glycycarpa is a tropical tree species native to Central and South America. It is usually propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Siparuna glycycarpa

Siparuna glycycarpa is native to the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Siparuna glycycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna glycycarpa?

Siparuna glycycarpa

What is the common name of Siparuna glycycarpa?

Glycycarpa Siparuna

Where is Siparuna glycycarpa found?

Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50299926: Based on the initial data import
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Gerlinde Hausner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausner' in the authors string.