Sambucus peruviana
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Adoxaceae |
| Genus: | Sambucus |
| Species: | S. peruviana
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| Binomial name | |
| Sambucus peruviana | |
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Sambucus nigra L. subsp. peruviana (Kunth) Bolli | |
Sambucus peruviana is a species of tree in the family Adoxaceae. It is native to Central America and South America.[1]
Description
Trees up to 8 m, irregular trunk.[2][3] Leaves compound, with 7-9 ovate-oblong leaflets, margin serrate, acute apex, hairy underside.[2][3] The inflorescences are cymes 18–22 cm long, with white fragrant flowers.[2][3] The fruits are black berries 1.2 cm in diameter, with 3-5 seeds.[2][3]
Distribution and habitat
Sambucus peruviana is found from Costa Rica and Panama down the Andes south to northwestern Argentina between 2800 and 3900 m of elevation.[1][3]
Vernacular names
Sauco (Colombia, Peru, Bolivia), kiola (Argentina), r'ayan (Quechua language).[1][2]
Uses
The fruits can be made into jams, drinks, and wines.[3][4] The leaves, flowers and fruits have medicinal properties; analgesic, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, sudorific.[3][5] The wood is hard and resistant, used for construction, tools and making of quenas.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b c Grandtner, M. M.; Chevrette, Julien (2013). Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press. p. 582. ISBN 9780123969545.
- ^ a b c d e Evolucion Y Tecnologia de la Agricultura Andina (in Spanish). IICA. p. 160.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Geilfus, Frans (1994). El árbol al servicio del agricultor: Guía de especies (in Spanish). Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE. p. 481. ISBN 9789977571744.
- ^ a b Walker, Barry; Cheshire, Gerard; Lloyd, Huw (2007). Peruvian Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide to the High Andes. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 29. ISBN 9781841621678.
- ^ Duke, James A. (2008). Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America. CRC Press. p. 606. ISBN 9781420043174.
External links
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