Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avellanum
ID:
480149

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 302 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479481



Common Names

  • Piper avellanum
  • Avellan Pepper
  • Avellan's Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Piper statarium Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper tonoroanum Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Artanthe avellana Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe gabrieliana Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper acarouanyanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper gabrielianum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper marowynense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper moraballianum Trel. ex Sandwith [unknown]
  • Piper avellanum angustifolium Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Piper avellanum (also called Avelanum's Pepper, or Avelanum's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves with scalloped edges and white veins. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is typically found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper avellanum is used as an ornamental houseplant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as to reduce fever and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper avellanum are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper avellanum is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is best propagated from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly, but not overwatered. It prefers bright, indirect light and can tolerate some shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Piper avellanum

Piper avellanum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Piper avellanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper avellanum?

Piper avellanum

What is the common name of Piper avellanum?

Avellanum Pepper

Where is Piper avellanum native to?

Central America

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,

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