Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kongkandanum
ID:
1330199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suwanph. & Chantar.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 232 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342653





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Description

Piper kongkandanum (also called Kongkand pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Thailand and Laos, and it is found in tropical moist forest and premontane wet forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper kongkandanum is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper kongkandanum has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper kongkandanum is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Piper kongkandanum

Piper kongkandanum is native to Thailand.

Piper kongkandanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper kongkandanum?

Piper kongkandanum

What is the common name of Piper kongkandanum?

Kongkandan Piper

What is the natural habitat of Piper kongkandanum?

Tropical 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

Pranom Chantaranothai (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantar.' in the authors string.
Chalermpol Suwanphakdee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suwanph.' in the authors string.