Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusum
ID:
479322

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 211 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478654

Common Names

  • Piper confusum
  • Confused Piper
  • Confused Peppertree

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Synonyms

  • Piper eocenicum Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper pseudoconfusum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper speculatoris Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper jamaoanum Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper ocoanum Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper confusum prendanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper eocenicum cahosense Trel. [unknown]

Description

Piper confusum (also called 'Candelilla' and 'Candelillo', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in tropical dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Piper confusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is sometimes used in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper confusum are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper confusum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as well in shady conditions. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Piper confusum

Piper confusum is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in nurseries or online.

Piper confusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper confusum?

Piper confusum

What is the common name of Piper confusum?

Confused Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper confusum?

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,