Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitellatum
ID:
479426

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Candollea 1: 176 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478758

Common Names

  • Capitellatum Piper
  • Capitellatum Pippali
  • Capitellatum Pepper

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Description

Piper capitellatum (also called 'Capitellate Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, with stems that can reach up to 6 meters in length. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid forests and along the edges of rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Piper capitellatum is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper capitellatum 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 capitellatum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering. It is an easy to grow plant that is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Piper capitellatum

Piper capitellatum can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Piper capitellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper capitellatum?

Piper capitellatum

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Common name of Piper capitellatum

What is the natural habitat of Piper capitellatum?

Natural habitat of Piper capitellatum

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,