Sambucus peruviana is a species of tree in the family Viburnaceae. It is native to Central America and South America.
Trees up to 8 m, irregular trunk. Leaves compound, with 7-9 ovate-oblong leaflets, margin serrate, acute apex, hairy underside. The inflorescences are cymes 18–22 cm long, with white fragrant flowers. The fruits are black berries 1.2 cm in diameter, with 3-5 seeds.
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.
Vernacular names: (Colombia, Peru, Bolivia), (Argentina), (Quechua language).
Uses: The fruits can be made into jams, drinks, and wines. The leaves, flowers and fruits have medicinal properties; analgesic, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, sudorific. The wood is hard and resistant, used for construction, tools and making of quenas.
Source: Wikipedia, article Sambucus peruviana.
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Accessed on 17/07/2026.