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]
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]
Sauco (Colombia, Peru, Bolivia), kiola (Argentina), r'ayan (Quechua language).[3][4]
The fruits can be made into jams, drinks, and wines.[5][6] The leaves, flowers and fruits have medicinal properties; analgesic, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, sudorific.[5][7] The wood is hard and resistant, used for construction, tools and making of quenas.[5][6]
Sambucus peruviana is a species of tree in the family Adoxaceae. It is native to Central America and South America.
