Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
interruptum
ID:
486801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Opiz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 157 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486133



Common Names

  • Piper interruptum
  • Interruptum Pepper
  • Interrupted Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Piper abraense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper cumingianum Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper clemensiae C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper ellipticibaccum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper pulogense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper samaranum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper pilispicum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper loheri C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper laevirameum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper triandrum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Piper interruptum multinervum C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper interruptum (also called Interrupted Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid forests and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper interruptum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper interruptum has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper interruptum is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to 5 years to reach its full size. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Piper interruptum

Piper interruptum is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Piper interruptum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper interruptum?

Piper interruptum

What is the common name of Piper interruptum?

Interrupted Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper interruptum?

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