Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Candollea 1: 220 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486223
Common Names
- Piper jenkinsii
- Jenkins' Pepper
- Jenkins' Peppertree
Description
Piper jenkinsii (also called Jenkins' Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid forests and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Piper jenkinsii has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has been used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper jenkinsii is a small, white and yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings of this plant are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper jenkinsii 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 jenkinsii
Piper jenkinsii can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Piper jenkinsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper jenkinsii?
Piper jenkinsii
What is the common name of Piper jenkinsii?
Jenkins' Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Piper jenkinsii?
It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical forests
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,