Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recessum
ID:
485929

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.O.Gardner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 62 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485261

Common Names

  • Recessum Piper
  • Recessum's Piper
  • Recessum Weeping Piper

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Description

Piper recessum (also called Recessum 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 recessum is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. Its leaves are used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper recessum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper recessum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Piper recessum

Piper recessum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Piper recessum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper recessum?

Piper recessum

What is the family of Piper recessum?

Piperaceae

Where is Piper recessum native to?

Brazil

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,