Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
relictum
ID:
1321885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lekhak, Kambale & S.R.Yadav

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 571 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334339



Common Names

  • Piper Relictum
  • Relictum Piper
  • Piper Relictum


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Description

Piper relictum (also called 'Relict piper', 'Relict pepper', 'Relict pepper vine', among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to Thailand. It has leathery, glossy leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper relictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper relictum has a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper relictum is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the stem or leaves. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Piper relictum

Piper relictum is found in China and Vietnam.

Piper relictum FAQ

What is the common name of Piper relictum?

Relict Piper

What is the natural habitat of Piper relictum?

It is found in montane forests in China

What is the flower color of Piper relictum?

The flowers are white

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

Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
Manoj Madhwanand Lekhak (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lekhak' in the authors string.
Sharad Suresh Kambale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kambale' in the authors string.