Biology:Siparuna gentryana

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Short description: Species of tree

Siparuna gentryana
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Siparunaceae
Genus: Siparuna
Species:
S. gentryana
Binomial name
Siparuna gentryana
S.S.Renner 2000

Siparuna gentryana is an evergreen monoecious tree which grows to 20 m in height. It is found in primary forest habitats in western Ecuador and Colombia. It is similar to the more widespread Siparuna cristata but can be distinguished by its much smaller fruits which are spiny rather than smooth.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7525594 entry