Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albidiflorum
ID:
480354

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 309 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479686



Common Names

  • Piper albidiflorum
  • Piper Albidiflorum
  • Piper Albidiflora


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Description

Piper albidiflorum (also called White-flowered Pepper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with a glossy green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Piper albidiflorum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It has also been used as a culinary spice and to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper albidiflorum has white flowers with yellow spots and red fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper albidiflorum can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Piper albidiflorum

Piper albidiflorum can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Piper albidiflorum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Piper albidiflorum?

Piper albidiflorum prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

What kind of light does Piper albidiflorum need?

Piper albidiflorum prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Piper albidiflorum?

Water Piper albidiflorum when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch.

Species in the Piper genus

Piper abbadianum, Piper abbreviatum, Piper aberrans, Piper abutiloides, Piper hypoglaucum, Piper coronatibracteum, Piper corozalanum, Piper corrugatum, Piper costulatum, Piper coruscans, Piper corylistachyopsis, Piper costaricense, Piper corcovadense, Piper cordiforme, Piper cornilimbum, Piper corintoananum, Piper crispatum, Piper crenulatibracteum, Piper crenulatum, Piper criniovarium, Piper crassipes, Piper crassinervium, Piper crebrinodum, Piper crassistilum, Piper comatum, Piper colonense, Piper compactum, Piper cordatilimbum, Piper collinum, Piper conversum, Piper constanzanum, Piper cooperi, Piper concinnifolium, Piper consanguineum, Piper confusum, Piper conibaccum, Piper degeneri, Piper dendrophilum, Piper deliciasanum, Piper decurrens, Piper demeraranum, Piper delicatum, Piper davidianum, Piper davidsonii, Piper deamii, Piper deductum, Piper decumanum, Piper diffamatum, Piper dempoanum, Piper dilatatum,

Species in the Piperaceae family

Manekia venezuelana, Manekia obtusa, Manekia naranjoana, Manekia urbani, Manekia incurva, Manekia sydowii, Peperomia megalopoda, Peperomia melanokirrocarpa, Peperomia melinii, Peperomia matlalucaensis, Peperomia meeboldii, Peperomia maxwellana, Peperomia maypurensis, Peperomia tuisana, Peperomia uaupesensis, Peperomia turboensis, Peperomia turialvensis, Peperomia tutuilana, Peperomia udisilvestris, Peperomia macrostachya, Peperomia maculosa, Peperomia maestrana, Peperomia magnoliifolia, Peperomia macedoana, Peperomia mala, Peperomia marchionensis, Peperomia mariannensis, Peperomia marivelesana, Peperomia martiana, Peperomia manarae, Peperomia marahuacensis, Peperomia mantadiana, Peperomia mutilata, Peperomia naitasiriensis, Peperomia muscicola, Peperomia nandalana, Peperomia ripicola, Peperomia rivulorum, Peperomia retivenulosa, Peperomia quadrifolia, Peperomia quadrangularis, Peperomia quaesita, Peperomia quaifei, Peperomia rodriguesiana, Peperomia curtispica, Peperomia cyclophylla, Peperomia cuspidata, Peperomia deppeana, Peperomia defluens, Peperomia degeneri,