Siparuna echinata
(Kunth) A.DC.
Siparunaceae
Citrosma apicifera Tul.
Citrosma buddleiifolia Benth.
Citrosma echinata Kunth
Siparuna apicifera A.DC.
Siparuna budlejifolia A.DC.
Siparuna holtonii A.DC.
Siparuna killipii Perkins
Siparuna olivaceovelutina Sleumer
Siparuna phaneroneura Standl.
Siparuna valenzuelae Cuatrec.
Common Name:
General Information
Siparuna echinata is an evergreen shrub or a small tree growing around 1 - 8 metres tall. The bole can be around 10cm 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.
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
-
Range
Northern S. America - Ecuador, Colombia
Habitat
Montane forest and paramos; at elevations from 1,300 - 3,800 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
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Pollinators | Gall midges |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The fruit has a strong scent of lemon[
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 fruits boiled in water is used to treat diarrhoea[
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 leafy branches are waved over children's cradles to protect them from 'elfrio', a term referring to a range of 'spiritual' and physical afflictions[
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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Ken Fern,
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with help from
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