Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kelleyi
ID:
1325700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tepe

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 34: 21 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338154

Common Names

  • Piper kelleyi
  • Kelley's Piper
  • Piper

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Description

Piper kelleyi (also called Kelley's Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It is an evergreen shrub, reaching up to 4 m in height. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are small and white. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Piper kelleyi is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper kelleyi is white and tubular, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper kelleyi is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical rainforest of Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 22-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 22-25°C and keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Piper kelleyi

Piper kelleyi can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Piper kelleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper kelleyi?

Piper kelleyi

What is the common name of Piper kelleyi?

Kelleyi Piper

What is the natural habitat of Piper kelleyi?

It is native to the mountains of Mexico

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,

References

Eric J. Tepe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tepe' in the authors string.