Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psittacorum
ID:
1261657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Norfolk. : 37 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260995

Common Names

  • Piper psittacorum
  • Psittacorum Piper
  • Psittacorum's Piper

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Description

Piper psittacorum (also called 'Parrot's Pepper', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in thickets and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Piper psittacorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper psittacorum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper psittacorum is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Piper psittacorum

Piper psittacorum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Piper psittacorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper psittacorum?

Piper psittacorum

What is the common name of Piper psittacorum?

Parrot Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper psittacorum?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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,