Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 285 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478687
Common Names
- Piper dempoanum
- Dempoanum Pepper
- Dempoanum Long Pepper
Description
Piper dempoanum (also called Dempo Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piper dempoanum is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper dempoanum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper dempoanum is a tropical shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root system.
Where to Find Piper dempoanum
Piper dempoanum is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in nurseries or online.
Piper dempoanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper dempoanum?
Piper dempoanum
What is the common name of Piper dempoanum?
Dempo Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Piper dempoanum?
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,