Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niteroiense
ID:
1273128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 108 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272466

Common Names

  • Piper Paucipilosum
  • Few-haired Piper
  • Few-haired Peppertree

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Description

Piper niteroiense (also called 'Niterói Pepper', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper niteroiense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper niteroiense is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper niteroiense is an evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot in a greenhouse. Semi-ripe cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Piper niteroiense

Piper niteroiense can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Piper niteroiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper niteroiense?

Piper niteroiense

What are the common names of Piper niteroiense?

Brazilian pepper, Brazilian pepper tree, or Christmasberry

What is the natural habitat of Piper niteroiense?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,

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