Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ribesioides
ID:
485947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 79 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485279

Common Names

  • Piper ribesioides
  • Ribes-like Pepper
  • Ribes-leaved Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Piper pseudorubeba Korth. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Cubeba sumatrana Miq. [unknown]
  • Cubeba wallichii Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper sumatranum (Miq.) C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper ribesioides (also called Ribes-like 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 ribesioides 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 ribesioides 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 ribesioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Piper ribesioides

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

Piper ribesioides FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Piper ribesioides?

The ideal soil pH for Piper ribesioides is between 5.5 and 6.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Piper ribesioides?

The ideal temperature for Piper ribesioides is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the ideal light exposure for Piper ribesioides?

The ideal light exposure for Piper ribesioides is partial shade.

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,