Siparuna eggersii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Siparunaceae
Genus: Siparuna
Species:
S. eggersii
Binomial name
Siparuna eggersii
Hieron.

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.


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