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General Information

Siparuna pilosolepidota is an evergreen shrub or a small tree growing from 3 - 12 metres tall. The bole can reach a diameter of 23cm[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.
Siparuna pilosolepidota is threatened by habitat destruction. The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2004)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Northern S. America - northern Ecuador, southern Colombia

Habitat

Found in low and high Andean forests; at elevations from 1,200 - 3,800 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Near Threatened
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	8.00 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

An extract of the leaves in water is used to treat diarrhoea[].

Other Uses

The wood is used to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed -

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