Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candelarianum
ID:
479473

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 357 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478805

Common Names

  • Piper candelarianum
  • Candelarianum Pepper
  • Candelarianum Long Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Piper psilocladum C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper candelarianum (also called Candelarianum Piper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,400 m. It is a small shrub with a single stem, and has two to three leaves. The flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Piper candelarianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper candelarianum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white center and a yellow-green calyx. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper candelarianum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as well in shady conditions. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Piper candelarianum

Piper candelarianum is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Piper candelarianum FAQ

What type of soil is best for Piper candelarianum?

Piper candelarianum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Piper candelarianum?

Piper candelarianum prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Piper candelarianum need?

Piper candelarianum prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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,