Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
479279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth. ex C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Comm. Phytogr. (1): 22. 1839 [11-16 Feb 1839]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478611

Common Names

  • Piper crassipes
  • Crassipes Piper
  • Thick-Stemmed Piper

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Synonyms

  • Cubeba crassipes (Korth. ex C.DC.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Cubeba neesii Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper crassipes (also called Crassipes Piper, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, light green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central America and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper crassipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is sometimes used in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper crassipes has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, with long, thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper crassipes is an easy-to-grow houseplant that requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings.

Where to Find Piper crassipes

Piper crassipes is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Peru.

Piper crassipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper crassipes?

Piper crassipes

What is the common name of Piper crassipes?

Thick-stemmed Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper crassipes?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

References

Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:681044-1: Based on the initial data import