Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perditum
ID:
487042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 7 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486374



Common Names

  • Perditum Pepper
  • Perditum Piper
  • Perditum Long Pepper


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Description

Piper perditum (also called 'Lonely Pepper', among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper perditum is used as an ornamental plant, as a spice, and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper perditum flowers are white with a yellow center and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper perditum is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being potted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Piper perditum

Piper perditum is native to Central and South America.

Piper perditum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper perditum?

Piper perditum

What is the common name of Piper perditum?

Perditum Pepper

What is the family of Piper perditum?

Piperaceae

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,