Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoglaucum
ID:
478871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 139 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478203



Common Names

  • Piper Hypoglaucum
  • Piper Hypoglauc
  • Piper Hypoglaucum


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Description

Piper hypoglaucum (also called small-leaved pepper, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests and moist mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper hypoglaucum is a popular houseplant due to its easy care requirements and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to create a tropical look. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used to add texture and color to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper hypoglaucum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper hypoglaucum is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings.

Where to Find Piper hypoglaucum

Piper hypoglaucum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in rainforests and tropical woodlands.

Piper hypoglaucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper hypoglaucum?

Piper hypoglaucum

What is the common name of Piper hypoglaucum?

White-stemmed pepper

What is the natural range of Piper hypoglaucum?

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,