Status:
valid
Authors:
Yunck.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 43 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486476
Common Names
- Piper Neblinanum
- Neblinanum Pepper
- Neblinanum Pimenta
Description
Piper neblinanum (also called Neblina pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 5-7 meters and has dark green, leathery leaves with a wavy margin. It is found in montane forests and scrublands, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Piper neblinanum is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper neblinanum is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper neblinanum is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.
Where to Find Piper neblinanum
Piper neblinanum is native to Central and South America.
Piper neblinanum FAQ
What is the common name of Piper neblinanum?
Neblinanum Pepper
What is the scientific name of Neblinanum Pepper?
Piper neblinanum
What is the natural habitat of Piper neblinanum?
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,