Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rohrii
ID:
486043

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 296 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485375



Common Names

  • Piper rohrii
  • Rohr's Pepper
  • Rohr's-leaved Pepper


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Description

Piper rohrii (also called Rohri's Pepper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the subtropical and tropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of up to 2 m and has a dense, bushy crown. The leaves are ovate, leathery and dark green in color. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper rohrii is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper rohrii is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper rohrii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Piper rohrii

Piper rohrii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Piper rohrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper rohrii?

Piper rohrii

What is the common name of Piper rohrii?

Rohr's Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper rohrii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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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