Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigenum
ID:
487153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 342 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486485



Common Names

  • Piper Nubigenum
  • Nubigenum Pepper
  • Nubigenum Pimenta


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Synonyms

  • Artanthe nubigena Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper miersinum magnifolium C.DC. [unknown]
  • Steffensia nubigena Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper nubigenum nubigenum [unknown]

Description

Piper nubigenum (also called Cloudy 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 nubigenum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piper nubigenum var. balsapambae (C.DC.) Trel. & Yunck.
Piper nubigenum var. brevifolium Trel. & Yunck.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper nubigenum is a white, tubular flower with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper nubigenum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Piper nubigenum

Piper nubigenum is native to Central and South America.

Piper nubigenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper nubigenum?

Piper nubigenum

What are the common names of Piper nubigenum?

Cubeb pepper, Java pepper, and tailed pepper

What are the uses of Piper nubigenum?

It is used as a spice and for medicinal purposes

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