Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavicans
ID:
1254732

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 293 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254070



Common Names

  • Piper flavicans
  • Piper flavicans var. flavicans
  • Piper flavicans var. luteum


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Description

Piper flavicans (also called Yellow-flowered Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America, and is found in tropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper flavicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piper flavicans var. minus Yunck.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper flavicans has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, brown and angular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper flavicans is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Piper flavicans

Piper flavicans is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests and swamps.

Piper flavicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper flavicans?

Piper flavicans

What are the common names of Piper flavicans?

Yellow pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper flavicans?

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,

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