Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumanum
ID:
479350

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1754

Citation Micro:
Herb. Amb. : 19 (1754)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478682

Common Names

  • Piper decumanum
  • Decumanum Pepper
  • Decumanum Long Pepper

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Description

Piper decumanum (also called 'Decuman Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, with stems that can reach up to 6 meters in length. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid forests and along the edges of rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Piper decumanum is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and landscaping. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper decumanum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper decumanum is a tropical shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root system.

Where to Find Piper decumanum

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

Piper decumanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper decumanum?

Piper decumanum

What is the common name of Piper decumanum?

Decuman Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper decumanum?

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,