Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smitinandianum
ID:
1322193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suwanph. & Chantar.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 40: 34 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334647



Common Names

  • Piper Smitinandianum
  • Smitinandianum Orchid
  • Piper Orchid


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Description

Piper smitinandianum (also called Smitinand's pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Thailand. It has green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Piper smitinandianum is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper smitinandianum are white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper smitinandianum is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 m. It is best propagated by stem cuttings, which should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.

Where to Find Piper smitinandianum

Piper smitinandianum can be found in Thailand.

Piper smitinandianum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Piper smitinandianum?

Piper smitinandianum is native to Thailand.

What type of soil is best for Piper smitinandianum?

Piper smitinandianum prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Piper smitinandianum need?

Piper smitinandianum prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Pranom Chantaranothai (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantar.' in the authors string.
Chalermpol Suwanphakdee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suwanph.' in the authors string.