Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignilimbum
ID:
486749

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Candollea 2: 219 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486081

Common Names

  • Piper insignilimbum
  • Insigilimbum Pepper
  • Distinguished Pepper

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Description

Piper insignilimbum (also called Notable-limbed Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with small white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and found in open areas and along roadsides. It grows up to 4 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Piper insignilimbum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper insignilimbum is a small, white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper insignilimbum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Piper insignilimbum

Piper insignilimbum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Piper insignilimbum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper insignilimbum?

Piper insignilimbum

What is the common name of Piper insignilimbum?

Piper insignilimbum

What is the family of Piper insignilimbum?

Piperaceae

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,