Viburnum triphyllum
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID64405ae0d065b276299944 |
| Scientific name | Viburnum triphyllum |
| Authority | Benth. |
| First published in | Pl. Hartw. : 188 (1845) |
Description Top
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Viburnum triphyllum, also known as chuchua or chuque in Spanish, is a tree belonging to the Adoxaceae family and native to South America. It can grow up to 15 meters tall and has a distinctive crooked trunk. The leaves are lemon green with a cardboard-like texture, and the flowers are white and emit a pleasant scent. The fruits are fleshy and turn a deep red when ripe. This species is found in the Andean forests at elevations between 2400 and 3400 meters in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It plays an important role in ecological restoration due to its ability to exchange nutrients, form associations with fungi and bacteria, and thrive in nutrient-poor soils. The wood is used for construction and fuel, the bark contains tannins used in tanneries, and the fruits can be used to make a violet dye. It is also planted for ornamental purposes and provides food for birds and insects. Additionally, it is useful for watershed protection, live fences, and as a windbreaker. In Spanish, it is known by various names such as bodoquero, garrocho, and sauco de monte.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
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| Oreinotinus triphyllus | (Benth.) Oerst. | Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1860: 290 (1861) |
| Oreinotinus laurifolius | Oerst. | Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1860: 291 (1861) |
Forms (abbr. f.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
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| Viburnum triphyllum f. lanceolatum | Killip & A.C.Sm. | Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 57: 252 (1930 publ. 1931) |
| Viburnum triphyllum f. macrophyllum | (Oerst.) Killip & A.C.Sm. | Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 57: 252 (1930 publ. 1931) |
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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Western South America
- Bolivia
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Peru
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Western South America
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001290645 |
| Tropicos | 6000120 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:149985-1 |
| The Plant List | tro-6000120 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 624775 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 237961 |
| IUCN Red List | 189172875 |
| IPNI | 149985-1 |
| iNaturalist | 547408 |
| GBIF | 7272705 |
| Wikipedia | Viburnum_triphyllum |
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| In public collections | 0 |