Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toppingii
ID:
488209

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 783 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487541



Common Names

  • Piper Toppingii
  • Topping's Pepper
  • Topping's Piper


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Synonyms

  • Piper chlorocarpum C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper toppingii (also called Topping's pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Colombia and Venezuela. It has long, narrow leaves and is typically found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper toppingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper toppingii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper toppingii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-draining soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Piper toppingii

Piper toppingii can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Piper toppingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper toppingii?

Piper toppingii

What is the natural habitat of Piper toppingii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Piper toppingii?

Up to 3 meters

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,