Tasmannia piperita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piperita
ID:
1241426
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miers
Source:
tro
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 2: 110 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240764
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tasmannia piperita (also called Tasmanian Pepper, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tasmannia piperita is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tasmannia piperita are small and yellow. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tasmannia piperita can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Tasmannia piperita
Tasmannia piperita can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Tasmannia piperita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tasmannia piperita?
Tasmannia piperita
What type of plant is Tasmannia piperita?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Tasmannia piperita?
It is found in moist forests and riparian areas
Species in the Tasmannia genus
Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides,
Species in the Winteraceae family
Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50108870: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.