Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bellum
ID:
1246372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 1: 57, fig. 48. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245710

Common Names

  • Piper Bellum
  • Pretty Pepper
  • Pretty Piper

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Description

Piper bellum (also called 'Bell Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper bellum is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and aiding digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper bellum has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are light green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper bellum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Piper bellum

Piper bellum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in disturbed sites, woodlands, and meadows.

Piper bellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper bellum?

Piper bellum

What is the natural habitat of Piper bellum?

Tropical rainforest

What are the uses of Piper bellum?

Medicinal, ornamental, and culinary

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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