Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
1279614

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Presl) Moldenke

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot. 4: 17 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278952



Common Names

  • Siparuna velutina
  • Velvet Siparuna
  • Velvet False Mallow


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Description

Siparuna velutina (also called Velvet Siparuna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Monimiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 2–5 m. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siparuna velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina

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

Siparuna velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siparuna velutina?

Siparuna velutina

What is the common name of Siparuna velutina?

Velvet siparuna

What type of plant is Siparuna velutina?

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-50300809: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.