Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavispicum
ID:
479809

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 6: 10 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479141



Common Names

  • Yellow-Spice Pepper
  • Yellow-Spice Piper
  • Piper flavispicum


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Description

Piper flavispicum (also called 'yellow-spiked piper', 'yellow-spiked pepper' and 'yellow-spiked wild pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 4 meters. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and is found in humid, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper flavispicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper flavispicum is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper flavispicum is a perennial herb that grows in shady, moist areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Piper flavispicum

Piper flavispicum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Piper flavispicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper flavispicum?

Piper flavispicum

What is the common name of Piper flavispicum?

Flavispicum Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper flavispicum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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,