Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 1: 407, fig. 369. 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245723
Common Names
- Corpulentispicum Pepper
- Piper Corpulentispicum
- Corpulentispicum Piper
Description
Piper corpulentispicum (also called Corpulent Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in humid forests and disturbed areas. It has greenish-white flowers and small, round, green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Piper corpulentispicum is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as a vegetable in some areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Piper corpulentispicum are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper corpulentispicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Piper corpulentispicum
Piper corpulentispicum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in disturbed sites, woodlands, and meadows.
Piper corpulentispicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper corpulentispicum?
Piper corpulentispicum
What is the common name of Piper corpulentispicum?
Corpulent Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Piper corpulentispicum?
Tropical forests
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,