Siparuna eggersii

Siparuna eggersii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Siparunaceae
Genus: Siparuna
Species:
S. eggersii
Binomial name
Siparuna eggersii
Synonyms[2]
  • Siparuna fuchsiifolia Standl.
  • Siparuna mexiae Sleumer

Siparuna eggersii is a scrambling, large shrub in the Siparunaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador, where it is endangered due to habitat destruction. It has glabrous leaves and fig-like, red fruit with a lemon scent.

References

  1. ↑ Montúfar, R.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Siparuna eggersii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004 e.T38113A10098500. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T38113A10098500.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Siparuna eggersii Hieron". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 May 2026.