Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendentispicum
ID:
481980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 1: 157, fig. 136. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481312



Common Names

  • Pendentispicum Pepper
  • Pendentispicum Pepper
  • Pendentispicum Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Piper pendentispicum tejamesmeanum Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper pendentispicum pendentispicum [unknown]

Description

Piper pendentispicum (also called Pendentispicum Pepper, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. The leaves are oval-shaped and the flowers are small and white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Piper pendentispicum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piper pendentispicum var. furcatipilosum (Yunck.) Steyerm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper pendentispicum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, the seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper pendentispicum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Piper pendentispicum

Piper pendentispicum is native to Central America.

Piper pendentispicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper pendentispicum?

Piper pendentispicum

What are the common names of Piper pendentispicum?

Pendentispicum

What is the natural range of Piper pendentispicum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2561939: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.