Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubramentum
ID:
486066

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 419 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485398



Common Names

  • Piper rubramentum
  • Rubramentum Pepper
  • Red Pepper


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Description

Piper rubramentum (also called Red Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the humid tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests, in the countries of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Piper rubramentum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper rubramentum has small yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper rubramentum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Piper rubramentum

Piper rubramentum is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.

Piper rubramentum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper rubramentum?

Piper rubramentum

What is the common name of Piper rubramentum?

Rubra Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper rubramentum?

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,