Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblancifolium
ID:
486946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 58 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486278



Common Names

  • Oblancifolium Pepper
  • Oblancifolium Piper
  • Oblancifolium's Pepper


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Description

Piper oblancifolium (also called Piper oblancifolium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic forest of Brazil. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It grows in humid forests and in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper oblancifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper oblancifolium is a small, white and yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings of this plant are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper oblancifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Piper oblancifolium

Piper oblancifolium is found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Piper oblancifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper oblancifolium?

Piper oblancifolium

What is the common name of Piper oblancifolium?

Oblancifoliate Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper oblancifolium?

It is native to Mexico and is found in 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,

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