Siparuna calantha

Siparuna calantha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Siparunaceae
Genus: Siparuna
Species:
S. calantha
Binomial name
Siparuna calantha
(Perkins) S.S.Renner & Hausner (2000)
Synonyms[2]

Siparuna riparia var. calantha Perkins (1927)

Siparuna calantha is an evergreen dioecious shrub which grows to around 10 m in height. It is found only in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. It is similar to Siparuna petiolaris but differs in having much broader leaves.

References

  1. ↑ Lopez-Gallego, C.; Morales M, P.A. (2020). "Siparuna calantha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (in Spanish). 2020 e.T169477886A181624176. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T169477886A181624176.es. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Siparuna calantha (Perkins) S.S.Renner & Hausner". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 May 2026.