Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halesiifolium
ID:
479690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth ex C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1841

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479022



Common Names

  • Piper halesiifolium
  • Halesia-Leaved Pepper
  • Halesia-Leaved Piper


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Synonyms

  • Schilleria halesiifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Artanthe halesiifolia Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper halesiifolium (also called 'Halesia Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper halesiifolium 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 halesiifolium has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper halesiifolium is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or divided from existing plants. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Piper halesiifolium

Piper halesiifolium is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Piper halesiifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper halesiifolium?

Piper halesiifolium

What is the common name of Piper halesiifolium?

Halesiifolium Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper halesiifolium?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:681610-1: Based on the initial data import