Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rionechianum
ID:
1264687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. : 211 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264025



Common Names

  • Piper rionechianum
  • Piper Rionechianum
  • Piper's Rionechianum


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Description

Piper rionechianum (also called Rionegro Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and mangroves, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper rionechianum has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper rionechianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper rionechianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Piper rionechianum

Piper rionechianum can be found in Colombia.

Piper rionechianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper rionechianum?

Piper rionechianum

What is the common name of Piper rionechianum?

Rionechianum

What type of plant is Piper rionechianum?

A shrub

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