Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
globulistigmum
ID:
479569

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 6: 3 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478901

Common Names

  • Piper globulistigmum
  • Globulistigmum Piper
  • Piper Globulistigmum

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Description

Piper globulistigmum (also called 'Candelilla' and 'Candelillo', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in tropical dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Piper globulistigmum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white or pinkish, borne in spikes. Seed: small, black, ovoid. Seedlings: oval-shaped leaves, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper globulistigmum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Piper globulistigmum

Piper globulistigmum can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Piper globulistigmum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper globulistigmum?

Piper globulistigmum

What is the common name of Piper globulistigmum?

Globulistigmum Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper globulistigmum?

It is native to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia

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,