Siparuna aspera
(Ruiz & Pav.) A.DC.
Siparunaceae
Citrosma dentata Ruiz & Pav.
Citrosma limoniodora Pav. ex Tul.
Citrosma macrophylla Kunth
Citrosma pyricarpa Ruiz & Pav.
Siparuna amplifolia A.DC.
Siparuna ecuadorica Heilb.
Siparuna elliptica A.C.Sm.
Siparuna eriocalyx A.DC.
Siparuna exsculpta Perkins
Siparuna gigantophylla Perkins
Siparuna harongifolia Perkins
Siparuna limoniodora A.DC.
Siparuna lyrata Perkins
Siparuna macrophylla A.DC.
Siparuna podocarpa Perkins
Siparuna pyricarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) Perkins
Siparuna quadrangularis A.C.Sm.
Siparuna rimbachii Standl.
Siparuna spectabilis Perkins
Siparuna tabacifolia Perkins
Siparuna tulasnei Perkins
Common Name:
General Information
Siparuna aspera is an evergreen shrub or a tree, usually growing around 2 - 10 metres tall, occasionally reaching 18 metres. The bole can be around 25cm in diameter[
1864- Title
- Siparunaceae
- Publication
- Flora Neotropica, Vol. 95, Siparunaceae (May 23, 2005), pp. 1-247
- Author
- Renner S.S. & Hausner G.
- Publisher
- New York Botanical Garden Press; New York
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
- 0-89327-462-3
- Description
-
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Siparuna aspera has a very wide distribution, large population, is not currently experiencing any major threats and no significant future threats have been identified. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[
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- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
1864- Title
- Siparunaceae
- Publication
- Flora Neotropica, Vol. 95, Siparunaceae (May 23, 2005), pp. 1-247
- Author
- Renner S.S. & Hausner G.
- Publisher
- New York Botanical Garden Press; New York
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
- 0-89327-462-3
- Description
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Range
S. America - Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela
Habitat
Lowland and montane forests; at elevations from 300 - 3,000 metres[
1864- Title
- Siparunaceae
- Publication
- Flora Neotropica, Vol. 95, Siparunaceae (May 23, 2005), pp. 1-247
- Author
- Renner S.S. & Hausner G.
- Publisher
- New York Botanical Garden Press; New York
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
- 0-89327-462-3
- Description
-
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 8.00 m |
| Pollinators | Gall midges |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The fruit has a strong, sharp, lemon smell when cut[
1864- Title
- Siparunaceae
- Publication
- Flora Neotropica, Vol. 95, Siparunaceae (May 23, 2005), pp. 1-247
- Author
- Renner S.S. & Hausner G.
- Publisher
- New York Botanical Garden Press; New York
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
- 0-89327-462-3
- Description
-
].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms must be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
An extract of the leaves in water is used in the treatment of rheumatism[
1864- Title
- Siparunaceae
- Publication
- Flora Neotropica, Vol. 95, Siparunaceae (May 23, 2005), pp. 1-247
- Author
- Renner S.S. & Hausner G.
- Publisher
- New York Botanical Garden Press; New York
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
- 0-89327-462-3
- Description
-
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
