Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufispicum
ID:
486011

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 6: 4 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485343

Common Names

  • Piper rufispicum
  • Rufous Piper
  • Rufous Pepper

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Description

Piper rufispicum (also called Rufous-spiked 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 rufispicum is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper rufispicum is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla, with five lobes. The seed of this plant is a small, dark-brown, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings of Piper rufispicum are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper rufispicum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Piper rufispicum

Piper rufispicum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Piper rufispicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper rufispicum?

Piper rufispicum

What is the natural habitat of Piper rufispicum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the common uses of Piper rufispicum?

The leaves of Piper rufispicum are used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

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,