Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graciliramosum
ID:
1254698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 7 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254036

Common Names

  • Graciliramosum Piper
  • Graciliramos' Piper
  • Graciliramos Piper

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Description

Piper graciliramosum (also called Slender-branched Pepper, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with white flowers and a woody base. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Piper graciliramosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper graciliramosum has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper graciliramosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Piper graciliramosum

Piper graciliramosum can be found in the mountains of Central Mexico.

Piper graciliramosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper graciliramosum?

Piper graciliramosum

What is the common name of Piper graciliramosum?

Graciliramosum Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper graciliramosum?

Piper graciliramosum is native to 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,

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