Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japvonum
ID:
486863

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Candollea 1: 193 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486195

Common Names

  • Piper japvonum
  • Japv Pepper
  • Japv Peppertree

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Description

Piper japvonum (also called 'Japvonum Pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 2 m in height and has dark green, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical forests and is adapted to survive in humid climates.

Uses & Benefits

Piper japvonum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper japvonum is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper japvonum is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to 5 years to reach its full size. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Piper japvonum

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

Piper japvonum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper japvonum?

Piper japvonum

What is the natural habitat of Piper japvonum?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What is the average height of Piper japvonum?

Up to 5 m

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,