Status:
valid
Authors:
Yunck.
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 63 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254086
Common Names
- Piper puberulidrupum
- Piper puberulidrupum var. puberulidrupum
- Piper puberulidrupum var. luteum
Description
Piper puberulidrupum (also called Puberulous-drupe Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America, and is found in tropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Piper puberulidrupum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Piper puberulidrupum is white or yellowish-white, with a tubular corolla. Seed is small, black and round. Seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper puberulidrupum is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Piper puberulidrupum
Piper puberulidrupum is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests and swamps.
Piper puberulidrupum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper puberulidrupum?
Piper puberulidrupum
What is the common name of Piper puberulidrupum?
Puberulidrupum Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Piper puberulidrupum?
Piper puberulidrupum is native to Central and 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,