Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bantamense
ID:
480177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Verh. Batav. Genootsch. Kunsten 11: 164 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479509



Common Names

  • Piper bantamense
  • Bantamense Pepper
  • Bantamense's Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Cubeba bantamensis Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper bantamense (also called Bantam Pepper, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that are deep green in color with red veins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper bantamense is an ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and hanging baskets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper bantamense is a tropical plant native to Indonesia. 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 bantamense

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

Piper bantamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper bantamense?

Piper bantamense

What is the common name of Piper bantamense?

Bantam Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper bantamense?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,