Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepturum
ID:
1278261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 341 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277599



Common Names

  • Piper lepturum
  • Lepturum Piper
  • Lepturum Plant


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Description

Piper lepturum (also called Slender Piper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Piper lepturum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper lepturum are small, white, and arranged in spikes. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper lepturum is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Piper lepturum

Piper lepturum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Piper lepturum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper lepturum?

Piper lepturum

What is the natural habitat of Piper lepturum?

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

What are the growth requirements of Piper lepturum?

It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.

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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