Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosum
ID:
1229955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
tro

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 81 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229293



Common Names

  • Rugose Pepper
  • Rugose Piper
  • Rough Pepper


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Description

Piper rugosum (also called 'Rugose Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions and is found in moist forests. It has a trailing habit and is an evergreen perennial with succulent, lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Piper rugosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper rugosum has small, greenish-brown flowers with a single petal and a single sepal. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper rugosum is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases, so it should be monitored closely.

Where to Find Piper rugosum

Piper rugosum is native to tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.

Piper rugosum FAQ

What is the common name of Piper rugosum?

Wrinkled Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper rugosum?

Tropical rainforests

What is the optimal temperature for Piper rugosum?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

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,