Sambucus peruviana

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Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Asterids
Sambucus peruviana
Leaves and inflorescences
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Adoxaceae
Genus: Sambucus
Species:
S. peruviana
Binomial name
Sambucus peruviana
Synonyms[2]
  • Sambucus canadensis var. oreopola (Donn.Sm.) Rehder
  • Sambucus graveolens Willd. ex Schult.
  • Sambucus nigra L. subsp. peruviana (Kunth) Bolli
  • Sambucus oreopola Donn.Sm.
  • Sambucus suaveolens DC.

Sambucus peruviana is a species of tree in the family Adoxaceae. It is native to Central America and South America.[3]

Trees up to 8 m, irregular trunk.[4][5] Leaves compound, with 7-9 ovate-oblong leaflets, margin serrate, acute apex, hairy underside.[4][5] The inflorescences are cymes 18–22 cm long, with white fragrant flowers.[4][5] The fruits are black berries 1.2 cm in diameter, with 3-5 seeds.[4][5]

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.[3][5]

Vernacular names

Sauco (Colombia, Peru, Bolivia), kiola (Argentina), r'ayan (Quechua language).[3][4]

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