Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) C.DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 366 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265694
Common Names
- Piper hederaceum
- Hederaceum Pepper
- Peperomia Hederaceum
Description
Piper hederaceum (also called Ivy-leaved Piper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows up to 2 m tall and has white flowers. It is found in wet forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Piper hederaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Piper hederaceum var. longiorispicum Spokes
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Piper hederaceum are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper hederaceum is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Piper hederaceum
Piper hederaceum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in lowland rainforests.
Piper hederaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper hederaceum?
Piper hederaceum
What is the common name of Piper hederaceum?
Hederaceum Piper
What is the native range of Piper hederaceum?
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,