Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 4: 397 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264377
Common Names
- Piper Carizalanum
- Carizalanum Piper
- Carizalanum Pepper
Description
Piper carizalanum (also called Carizal Piper, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Peru and is found in dry, deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piper carizalanum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper carizalanum is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper carizalanum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of about 4 feet. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Piper carizalanum
Piper carizalanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Piper carizalanum FAQ
How does Piper carizalanum reproduce?
Piper carizalanum reproduces by producing seeds which are dispersed by wind.
What is the optimal temperature for Piper carizalanum?
The optimal temperature for Piper carizalanum is between 20-30°C.
What is the natural habitat of Piper carizalanum?
The natural habitat of Piper carizalanum is dry, rocky areas.
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,