Piper flongatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flongatum
ID:
1249788
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249126
Common Names
- Piper Flongatum
- Flongatum Pepper
- Flong Pepper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piper flongatum (also called Flongated Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet forests, swamps, and stream margins. It is a perennial herb, growing to 0.6 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Piper flongatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper flongatum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of Piper flongatum are small, green, and have a succulent-like texture.
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Piper flongatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their final positions in the autumn. Division in spring is also possible. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position.
Where to Find Piper flongatum
Piper flongatum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Piper flongatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper flongatum?
Piper flongatum
What type of plant is Piper flongatum?
It is a flowering plant.
Where is Piper flongatum native to?
It is native to Mexico.
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-50148808: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.