Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodocarpum
ID:
485940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 9: 149 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485272

Common Names

  • Piper rhodocarpum
  • Rhodocarpus Pepper
  • Rhodocarpus-leaved Pepper

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Description

Piper rhodocarpum (also called Red-fruited Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is a small herbaceous plant native to Central and South America, typically found in wet forests and grasslands. It has long, slender stems with pointed leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Piper rhodocarpum 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 rhodocarpum are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper rhodocarpum 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 rhodocarpum

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

Piper rhodocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper rhodocarpum?

Piper rhodocarpum

What type of plant is Piper rhodocarpum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Piper rhodocarpum 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,