Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taperinhanum
ID:
1273356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 127 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272694

Common Names

  • Taperinhanum Piper
  • Taperinhanum's Piper
  • Taperinhanum Piper Tree

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Description

Piper taperinhanum (also called Piper taperinhanum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in rocky areas and open forests. It is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Piper taperinhanum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper taperinhanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper taperinhanum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Piper taperinhanum

Piper taperinhanum can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Piper taperinhanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper taperinhanum?

Piper taperinhanum

What is the common name of Piper taperinhanum?

Taperinha's pepper

Where is Piper taperinhanum found?

Piper taperinhanum is found in the mountains of western China.

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,

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