Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
artanthe
ID:
480205

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 271 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479537

Common Names

  • Piper artanthe
  • Artanthe Pepper
  • Artanthe's Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Artanthe lindeniana Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper apollinaris C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper goudotii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper carolinanum Trel. [unknown]

Description

Piper artanthe (also called Artanthe Pepper, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that are deep green in color with red veins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper artanthe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and can be used to treat fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper artanthe is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper artanthe is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It is grown from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Piper artanthe

Piper artanthe can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Piper artanthe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper artanthe?

Piper artanthe

What is the common name of Piper artanthe?

Artanthe Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper artanthe?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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