Siparunaceae family (1
species)
Siparuna glabrescens (C. Presl) A. de Candolle,
Prodr. 16(2): 648. 1868.
Bas.: Citrosma
glabrescens C. Presl (1845)
Syn.: Siparuna
santae-luciae Perkins (1901)
Bwa kaka
Lesser Antillean endemic
Shrub/small tree of forest rivers and roadsides close to the
forest.
Quite common Edmond Forest area, Soufriere,
rare/absent
elsewhere. Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St.
Vincent.
Crushed leaves have a 'fresh' unpleasant smell or a lemony smell,
depending on who you ask!
No longer considered to be a Saint Lucian endemic - Siparuna santae-luciae
Previously in Monimiaceae family.
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