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General Information

Siparuna schimpffii is an evergreen shrub or a tree growing from 2 - 12 metres tall. The bole can reach a diameter of 10cm or more[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Peru, Ecuador, southern Colombia

Habitat

Primary and secondary forest, usually near water, at elevations from 200 - 1,850 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	8.00 m
Pollinators	Gall midges
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The whole plant is aromatic[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms must be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

The flowers and fruits are used to prepare a lemon-flavoured tea[]. Drinking the tea is said to relieve fatigue[].

Medicinal

The leaves are crushed and boiled in water to make a drink against tiredness[].
A similar extract is used to reduce inflammations and to speed wound healing[].

The aromatic leafy twigs are used to fan weak or sick people and to protect them against 'mal aire' (i.e., physical and spiritual afflictions[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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