Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buchii
ID:
480260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 132 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479592

Common Names

  • Piper buchii
  • Buch's Pepper
  • Buch's Long Pepper

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Description

Piper buchii (also called 'Mountain Pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape. It typically grows in moist forests, near streams and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Piper buchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper buchii has white flowers with yellow centers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper buchii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated through stem cuttings, division, or by seed. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun or partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Piper buchii

Piper buchii can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Piper buchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper buchii?

Piper buchii

What is the common name of Piper buchii?

None

What is the natural habitat of Piper buchii?

Tropical rainforests in 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,