Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurifolium
ID:
486625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 6 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485957

Common Names

  • Piper Laurifolium
  • Laurifolium Piper
  • Laurifolium Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Artanthe laurifolia Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper laurifolium (also called Laurel-Leaved Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper laurifolium 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 laurifolium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper laurifolium 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 laurifolium

Piper laurifolium is native to Colombia.

Piper laurifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper laurifolium?

Piper laurifolium

What is the common name of Piper laurifolium?

Laurifolium Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper laurifolium?

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,