Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
podocarpoides
ID:
274083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Areces) Landrum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 45: 99. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273415



Common Names

  • Podocarpoides Allspice
  • Podocarpoides Pimento
  • Podocarpoides Pepper


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Description

Pimenta podocarpoides (also called Podocarpus Pepper, among many other common names) is a small shrub with multiple stems and multiple leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 3000 m. It has multiple, slender, green stems with multiple, small, green leaves and multiple, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Pimenta podocarpoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as headaches, stomachaches, and skin infections. It is also used in perfumery and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pimenta podocarpoides is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimenta podocarpoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pimenta podocarpoides

Pimenta podocarpoides is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Pimenta podocarpoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimenta podocarpoides?

Pimenta podocarpoides

What is the common name of Pimenta podocarpoides?

Podocarpoides Allspice

What type of habitat does Pimenta podocarpoides prefer?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156158: Based on the initial data import
L. Alberto E. Areces-Mallea (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Areces' in the authors string.
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.