Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 54 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479549
Common Names
- Piper auritum
- Auritum Pepper
- Auritum's Pepper
Synonyms
- Piper auritilaminum Trel. [unknown]
- Piper auritilimbum Trel. [unknown]
- Piper alstonii Trel. [unknown]
- Piper perlongipes Trel. [unknown]
- Piper heraldii cocleanum Trel. [unknown]
- Schilleria aurita Kunth [unknown]
- Artanthe aurita Miq. [unknown]
- Artanthe seemanniana Miq. [unknown]
- Piper auritum seemannianum Trel. [unknown]
- Piper heraldi Trel. [unknown]
- Piper heraldi amplius Trel. in Woodson & Schery [unknown]
- Piper auritum schiedeanum C.DC. [unknown]
Description
Piper auritum (also called Hoja Santa, among many other common names) is a large shrub native to Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in tropical forests and near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Piper auritum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and can be used to treat fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper auritum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper auritum is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It is grown from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Piper auritum
Piper auritum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Piper auritum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper auritum?
Piper auritum
What is the common name of Piper auritum?
Hoja Santa
What is the natural habitat of Piper auritum?
Tropical rainforests 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,