Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dendrophilum
ID:
479331

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Dietr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 108 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478663

Common Names

  • Piper dendrophilum
  • Dendrophilum Piper
  • Dendrophilum Peppertree

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Description

Piper dendrophilum (also called 'Tree-loving 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 dendrophilum 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

The flowers of Piper dendrophilum are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper dendrophilum 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 dendrophilum

Piper dendrophilum is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in nurseries or online.

Piper dendrophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper dendrophilum?

Piper dendrophilum

What is the common name of Piper dendrophilum?

Tree Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper dendrophilum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,