Siparuna tomentosa
(Ruiz & Pav.) A.DC.
Siparunaceae
Citrosma amazonum Tul.
Citrosma asperula Tul.
Citrosma eriocalyx Tul.
Citrosma pellita Tul.
Citrosma polyantha Tul.
Citrosma tomentosa Ruiz & Pav.
Siparuna asperula (Tul.) A.DC.
Siparuna calocarpa Perkins
Siparuna chrysantha Perkins
Siparuna cinerea Perkins
Siparuna fulva A.DC.
Siparuna galbina J.F.Macbr.
Siparuna pellita A.DC.
Siparuna polyantha A.DC.
Siparuna saurauiifolia Perkins
Siparuna weberbaueri Perkins
Common Name:
General Information
Siparuna tomentosa is an evergreen shrub or a tree growing from 1 - 12 metres tall[
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.
Siparuna tomentosa has a very wide distribution, large population, is not currently experiencing any major threats and no significant future threats have been identified. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[
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- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].
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
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Range
S. America - Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador
Habitat
Elevations fom 300 - 3,000 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
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 8.00 m |
| Pollinators | Gall midges |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The fruits have a strong, pungent smell[
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
The leaves are boiled in water to prepare a steam bath which is used as a treatment for fevers and headaches[
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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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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