Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 518 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485465
Common Names
- Piper phalangense
- Phalangium Pepper
- Phalangium Piper
Description
Piper phalangense (also called Phalangense Pepper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the subtropical and tropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of up to 2 m and has a dense, bushy crown. The leaves are ovate, leathery and dark green in color. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piper phalangense is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piper phalangense has small yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper phalangense is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Piper phalangense
Piper phalangense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Piper phalangense FAQ
What is the common name of Piper phalangense?
Commonly known as the bamboo pepper
What is the native range of Piper phalangense?
Native to tropical regions of Central and South America
What is the preferred soil type for Piper phalangense?
Well-drained, acidic soil
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,