Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amphoricarpum
ID:
480435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 29 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479767

Common Names

  • Piper amphoricarpum
  • Amphoricarpum Pepper
  • Amphoricarpum Peppercress

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Description

Piper amphoricarpum (also called Amphoricarpum Piper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae, native to tropical Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial with lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady environments, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper amphoricarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper amphoricarpum has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper amphoricarpum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Piper amphoricarpum

Piper amphoricarpum is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Piper amphoricarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper amphoricarpum?

Piper amphoricarpum

What type of plant is Piper amphoricarpum?

It is a shrub.

Where does Piper amphoricarpum originate from?

It originates from 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,