Siparunaceae FAMILY
Siparuna brasiliensis
Siparuna brasiliensis
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Siparuna brasiliensis is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing around 1.5 - 7 metres tall. The main stem can be 7cm or more in diameter[ 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 leaves and bark are gathered from the wild for local medicinal use.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - southeastern Brazil.
HabitatGallery forests, on soils rich in phosphorous and clay; at elevations up to 1,600 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 ]