Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
piperifolium
ID:
1104059

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Gamble

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 557 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103397



Common Names

  • Heterostemma Piperifolium
  • Pepper-Leaved Heterostemma
  • Pepper-Leaved Snake Flower


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Description

Heterostemma piperifolium (also called Piper-leaved Heterostemma, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in rocky, arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Heterostemma piperifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterostemma piperifolium is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Heterostemma piperifolium

Heterostemma piperifolium is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen shrub.

Species in the Heterostemma genus

Heterostemma alatum, Heterostemma angustilobum, Heterostemma balansae, Heterostemma beddomei, Heterostemma brownii, Heterostemma collinum, Heterostemma cuspidatum, Heterostemma dalzellii, Heterostemma deccanense, Heterostemma disciflorum, Heterostemma esquirolii, Heterostemma fimbriatum, Heterostemma grandiflorum, Heterostemma herbertii, Heterostemma javanicum, Heterostemma kaniense, Heterostemma luteum, Heterostemma membranifolium, Heterostemma menghaiense, Heterostemma montanum, Heterostemma oblongifolium, Heterostemma siamicum, Heterostemma sinicum, Heterostemma stellatum, Heterostemma suberosum, Heterostemma succosum, Heterostemma tanjorensis, Heterostemma tsoongii, Heterostemma urceolatum, Heterostemma vasudevanii, Heterostemma wallichii, Heterostemma pingtaoi, Heterostemma xuansonense, Heterostemma tanjorense, Heterostemma acuminatum, Heterostemma piperifolium, Heterostemma magnificum, Heterostemma samoense, Heterostemma lobulatum, Heterostemma andersonii, Heterostemma maculatum, Heterostemma garrettii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98296-1: Based on the initial data import