Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karwinskianum
ID:
1264456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 341 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263794


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Description

Piper karwinskianum (also called 'Karwinski's Pepper', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy sheen, and grows in moist soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Piper karwinskianum is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It is often used as a groundcover in gardens and can be used to create a tropical look. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties. It is also a popular choice for terrariums and vivariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper karwinskianum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper karwinskianum is a low-growing, succulent-like perennial plant that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and place the pot in a bright, indirect light. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Piper karwinskianum

Piper karwinskianum is native to Mexico and can be found in areas with dry climates, such as the Sonoran Desert.

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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