Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravindran, M.K.Nair & Asokan Nair
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 10: 167 (1987 publ. 1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485871
Common Names
- Piper Silentvalleyense
- Silent Valley Pepper
- Silent Valley Piper
Description
Piper silentvalleyense (also called Silent Valley Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with small white flowers. It is native to India and found in open areas and along roadsides. It grows up to 4 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Piper silentvalleyense is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders, and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper silentvalleyense is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper silentvalleyense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Piper silentvalleyense
Piper silentvalleyense is native to Mexico.
Piper silentvalleyense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper silentvalleyense?
Piper silentvalleyense
What is the common name of Piper silentvalleyense?
Silent Valley Pepper
Where is Piper silentvalleyense found?
It is found in tropical areas of Central and South America
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,
References
P.N. Ravindran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravindran' in the authors string.
M.K. Nair: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.K.Nair' in the authors string.
R. Asokan Nair: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asokan Nair' in the authors string.