Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 290 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485929
Common Names
- Piper Landakanum
- Landakanum Piper
- Landakanum Pepper
Description
Piper landakanum (also called Landakan Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, where it is found in lowland forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Piper landakanum is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally for its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper landakanum is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper landakanum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has a spreading habit and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Piper landakanum
Piper landakanum is native to Colombia.
Piper landakanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper landakanum?
Piper landakanum
What is the common name of Piper landakanum?
Landakanum Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Piper landakanum?
Tropical forests in South America
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,