Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trineuron
ID:
488168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 555 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487500

Common Names

  • Trineuron Piper
  • Trineuron
  • Piper trineuron

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Synonyms

  • Muldera diandra Thwaites [unknown]
  • Piper ceylanicum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper insulare C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper trineuron (also called Three-nerve pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves with long petioles and lanceolate blades. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Piper trineuron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to make herbal teas for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper trineuron are small, yellow, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper trineuron can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-draining soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Piper trineuron

Piper trineuron can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Piper trineuron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper trineuron?

Piper trineuron

What is the natural habitat of Piper trineuron?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Piper trineuron?

Up to 3 meters

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,