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General Information

Siparuna gigantotepala is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a scrambling habit; it can grow around 2 - 7 metres tall with a bole around 6cm in diameter[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Northern S. America - Ecuador, Colombia

Habitat

Undisturbed rainforests; at elevations up to 1,900 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	4.00 m
Pollinators	Gall midges
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The fruit is strongly lemon-scented[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms must be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The penetrating smell of the fruits and leaves is inhaled in order to clear the nasal passages[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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