Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedicellatum
ID:
1094776

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 164 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094114



Common Names

  • Piper pedicellatum
  • Pedicellatum Pepper
  • Pedicellatum Long Pepper


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Description

Piper pedicellatum (also called Stalked Pepper, among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub of the Piperaceae family. It has a spreading habit and small, fleshy, green leaves with a stalked inflorescence. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is typically found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Piper pedicellatum has many non-medical uses. It is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat digestive issues, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper pedicellatum flowers are small and yellow, with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper pedicellatum is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For cultivation, it prefers a warm, humid environment with moist, well-drained soil. It should be kept in partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Piper pedicellatum

Piper pedicellatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist forests and along streams.

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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