Siparuna guajalitensis
S. S. Renner & Hausner
Guajalito bogwood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSiparuna guajalitensis is a species of plant in the Siparunaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Description
A tropical tree in the Siparunaceae family (also classified in Monimiaceae). The guajalito bogwood produces flowers and fruit that are used to make tea.
Edible Uses
The flowers and fruits are used to prepare a lemon-flavoured tea. Drinking the tea is said to relieve fatigue.
Medicinal Uses
The flowers and fruits are used to prepare a lemon-flavoured tea. Drinking the tea is said to relieve fatigue.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador*, South America*,
Cultivation
The fruits are strongly lemon-scented. A dioecious species, both male and female forms must be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Notes
Also put in the family Monimiaceae.
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 607
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 444
