Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
479593

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 163 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478925



Common Names

  • Piper griffithii
  • Griffithii Piper
  • Piper Griffithii


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Synonyms

  • Piper longibracteum C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper griffithii (also called Griffith's 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 4 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 griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper griffithii is white and has a yellow center, with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper griffithii 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 griffithii

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

Piper griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper griffithii?

Piper griffithii

What is the common name of Piper griffithii?

Griffith's Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper griffithii?

It is native to Venezuela and Colombia

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,