Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolichostylum
ID:
1236914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callejas & Betancur

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7(1): 20. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236252



Common Names

  • Piper
  • Dolichostylum
  • Piper Dolichostylum


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Description

Piper dolichostylum (also called 'Long-stalked Pepper', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper dolichostylum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper dolichostylum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper dolichostylum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Piper dolichostylum

Piper dolichostylum is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Piper dolichostylum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper dolichostylum?

Piper dolichostylum

What are the common names of Piper dolichostylum?

Long-stalked pepper, Long-stalked pepper vine

What is the natural habitat of Piper dolichostylum?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50088589: Based on the initial data import
Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.
Ricardo Callejas (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callejas' in the authors string.