Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterobracteum
ID:
479700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 2(2): 439 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479032



Common Names

  • Piper heterobracteum
  • Heterobract Pepper
  • Heterobract Piper


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Description

Piper heterobracteum (also called the false-bracted 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 heterobracteum 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

The flower of Piper heterobracteum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper heterobracteum 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 heterobracteum

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

Piper heterobracteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper heterobracteum?

Piper heterobracteum

What is the common name of Piper heterobracteum?

Heterobract Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper heterobracteum?

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,

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