Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
505761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 865 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505093



Common Names

  • Siparuna Guianensis
  • Guianan Siparuna
  • Guianan Tree Siparuna


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Synonyms

  • Siparuna discolor (Poepp. & Endl.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Siparuna panamensis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Angelina divergentifolia Pohl ex Tul. [unknown]
  • Citrosma camporum Tul. [unknown]
  • Citrosma discolor Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Citrosma guianensis (Aubl.) Tul. [unknown]
  • Citrosma guianensis divergentifolia Tul. [unknown]
  • Citrosma guianensis divergentifolia (Pohl ex Tul.) Tul. [unknown]
  • Citrosma guianensis nuda Tul. [unknown]
  • Citrosma guianensis nuda (Tul.) Tul. [unknown]
  • Citrosma oligocarpa Mart. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Siparuna foetida Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Siparuna guianensis divergentifolia (Pohl. ex Tul.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Siparuna camporum A.DC. [unknown]
  • Siparuna guianensis glabrescens A.DC. [unknown]
  • Siparuna guianensis longifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Siparuna guianensis nitens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Siparuna savanicola Jangoux [unknown]
  • Siparuna archeri A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Siparuna arianeae V.Pereira [unknown]
  • Siparuna cavalcantei Jangoux [unknown]
  • Siparuna duckeana Jangoux [unknown]
  • Siparuna itacaiunensis Jangoux [unknown]
  • Citriosma guianensis (Aubl.) Tul. [unknown]

Description

Siparuna guianensis (also called Guiana Siparuna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Siparunaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Siparuna guianensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siparuna guianensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in a dense inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siparuna guianensis is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate it, it should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. It requires regular watering and fertilizing for best results.

Where to Find Siparuna guianensis

Siparuna guianensis is found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Siparuna guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna guianensis?

Siparuna guianensis

What type of plant is Siparuna guianensis?

Tree

Where is Siparuna guianensis 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,