Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hermannii
ID:
479711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 1: 397, fig. 358. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479043



Common Names

  • Piper hermannii
  • Hermann's Pepper
  • Hermann's Piper


Searching for Piper hermannii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Piper hermannii (also called Hermann's piper, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in humid forests and is characterized by its small, ovate leaves and its white flowers with yellowish-green stripes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper hermannii 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.

Searching for Piper hermannii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Piper hermannii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is a slower process.

Where to Find Piper hermannii

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

Piper hermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper hermannii?

Piper hermannii

What is the common name of Piper hermannii?

Hermann's Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper hermannii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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 kew-2558208: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.