Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhytidocarpum
ID:
1249027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 92 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248365



Common Names

  • Piper
  • Rhytidocarpum
  • Piper


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Description

Piper rhytidocarpum (also called Wrinkled-Fruit Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 3 m tall and has large, leathery leaves with white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper rhytidocarpum is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a source of fuel and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper rhytidocarpum is a small, white bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper rhytidocarpum is a species of flowering plant native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Piper rhytidocarpum

Piper rhytidocarpum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Piper rhytidocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper rhytidocarpum?

Piper rhytidocarpum

What is the common name of Piper rhytidocarpum?

Rugged-fruited Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper rhytidocarpum?

Found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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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