Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
piperata
ID:
1516133

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Flores & J.M.Watson

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Int. Rock Gard. 102:35:00. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003109





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Description

Alstroemeria piperata (also called Pepper Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to South America. It is an herbaceous plant with a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has ovate to elliptic leaves with white spots and pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria piperata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Alstroemeria piperata is white with yellow center, seeds are small and round, seedlings are green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria piperata can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seed should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Alstroemeria piperata

Alstroemeria piperata is native to Chile and can be found in the regions of Atacama, Coquimbo, and Valparaíso.

Alstroemeria piperata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria piperata?

Alstroemeria piperata

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria piperata?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Alstroemeria piperata?

Piper Alstroemeria

Species in the Alstroemeria genus

Alstroemeria achirae, Alstroemeria altoparadisea, Alstroemeria amazonica, Alstroemeria andina, Alstroemeria angustifolia, Alstroemeria annapolina, Alstroemeria apertiflora, Alstroemeria aquidauanica, Alstroemeria arnicana, Alstroemeria aulica, Alstroemeria aurea, Alstroemeria bahiensis, Alstroemeria bakeri, Alstroemeria bilabiata, Alstroemeria brasiliensis, Alstroemeria burchellii, Alstroemeria caiaponica, Alstroemeria cantillanica, Alstroemeria caryophyllaea, Alstroemeria chapadensis, Alstroemeria chorillensis, Alstroemeria crispata, Alstroemeria cuiabana, Alstroemeria cultrifolia, Alstroemeria cunha, Alstroemeria decora, Alstroemeria diluta, Alstroemeria discolor, Alstroemeria douradensis, Alstroemeria espigonensis, Alstroemeria exserens, Alstroemeria fiebrigiana, Alstroemeria foliosa, Alstroemeria fuscovinosa, Alstroemeria garaventae, Alstroemeria gardneri, Alstroemeria glaucandra, Alstroemeria graminea, Alstroemeria hookeri, Alstroemeria huemulina, Alstroemeria ibitipocae, Alstroemeria igarapavica, Alstroemeria inodora, Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria itabiritensis, Alstroemeria itatiaica, Alstroemeria jocunda, Alstroemeria julieae, Alstroemeria kingii, Alstroemeria lactilutea,

Species in the Alstroemeriaceae family

Alstroemeria achirae, Alstroemeria altoparadisea, Alstroemeria amazonica, Alstroemeria andina, Alstroemeria angustifolia, Alstroemeria annapolina, Alstroemeria apertiflora, Alstroemeria aquidauanica, Alstroemeria arnicana, Alstroemeria aulica, Alstroemeria aurea, Alstroemeria bahiensis, Alstroemeria bakeri, Alstroemeria bilabiata, Alstroemeria brasiliensis, Alstroemeria burchellii, Alstroemeria caiaponica, Alstroemeria cantillanica, Alstroemeria caryophyllaea, Alstroemeria chapadensis, Alstroemeria chorillensis, Alstroemeria crispata, Alstroemeria cuiabana, Alstroemeria cultrifolia, Alstroemeria cunha, Alstroemeria decora, Alstroemeria diluta, Alstroemeria discolor, Alstroemeria douradensis, Alstroemeria espigonensis, Alstroemeria exserens, Alstroemeria fiebrigiana, Alstroemeria foliosa, Alstroemeria fuscovinosa, Alstroemeria garaventae, Alstroemeria gardneri, Alstroemeria glaucandra, Alstroemeria graminea, Alstroemeria hookeri, Alstroemeria huemulina, Alstroemeria ibitipocae, Alstroemeria igarapavica, Alstroemeria inodora, Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria itabiritensis, Alstroemeria itatiaica, Alstroemeria jocunda, Alstroemeria julieae, Alstroemeria kingii, Alstroemeria lactilutea,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77193054-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.