Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabratum
ID:
479619

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. ed. 2, 2: 341 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478951



Common Names

  • Piper glabratum
  • Glabratum Piper
  • Piper Glabratum


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Synonyms

  • Piper ledebourii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Steffensia glabrata Kunth [unknown]
  • Artanthe glabrata Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper glabratum (also called Glabratum Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper glabratum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a food flavoring and in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper glabratum has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper glabratum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Piper glabratum

Piper glabratum can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Piper glabratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper glabratum?

Piper glabratum

What is the common name of Piper glabratum?

Smooth Pepper

What is the family of Piper glabratum?

Piperaceae

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:681516-1: Based on the initial data import