Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 343 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485742
Common Names
- Piper schiedeanum
- Schiedeanum Piper
- Schiedeanum
Synonyms
- Piper cashmirianum Hemsl. [unknown]
- Piper exigens Trel. [unknown]
- Piper tenuifolium C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper levilimbum Trel. [unknown]
- Piper pergamentifolium Trel. & Standl. [unknown]
- Piper megalophyllum C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper middlesexense Trel. ex Standl. & Record [unknown]
- Piper zacuapanum C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper variabile C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper atrichopus arborescens Trel. [unknown]
- Piper exigens subovatum Trel. [unknown]
- Piper cyclophyllum Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
- Piper variabile obtentum Trel. [unknown]
- Steffensia tiliifolia Kunth [unknown]
- Artanthe tiliifolia Miq. [unknown]
- Piper collinum flagellicuspe Trel. [unknown]
- Piper purulhanum C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper megalophyllum connivens C.DC. [unknown]
Description
Piper schiedeanum (also called 'Schiede's Pepper' and 'Schiede's Peppercorn', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a woody shrub with ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Piper schiedeanum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Piper schiedeanum are small and white, with yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper schiedeanum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Piper schiedeanum
Piper schiedeanum is found in Central and South America, as well as in parts of the Caribbean.
Piper schiedeanum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Piper schiedeanum?
Piper schiedeanum is native to tropical rainforests in South America.
What type of soil does Piper schiedeanum prefer?
Piper schiedeanum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Piper schiedeanum?
Piper schiedeanum prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
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,