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General Information

Siparuna lepidota is an evergreen shrub or small tree, usually with a scrambling habit, growing from 3 - 7 metres tall, occasionally reaching 10 metres. The bole can be around 10cm in diameter[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a drink and a medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Northern S. America - Ecuador, Colombia

Habitat

Submontane rainforest; at elevations from 500 - 3,000 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	5.00 m
Pollinators	Gall midges
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The fruit has a strong, lemon-like smell[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms must be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

The fruits are boiled in water to add a lemon taste to drinks[].

Medicinal

The fruits are boiled in water to prepare an extract against stomach colics, and for use in medicinal baths[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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