Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staminodiferum
ID:
486502

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 61: 633 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485834



Common Names

  • Piper staminodiferum
  • Staminodiferum Pepper
  • Staminodiferum Piper


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Description

Piper staminodiferum (also called 'Staminodiferous Pepper', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its ovate-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Piper staminodiferum is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper staminodiferum is a small, white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper staminodiferum is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being potted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Piper staminodiferum

Piper staminodiferum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Piper staminodiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper staminodiferum?

Piper staminodiferum

What is the common name of Piper staminodiferum?

Stamen-bearing Pepper

Where is Piper staminodiferum found?

It is found in tropical areas of Central and South America

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,