Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 298 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478668
Common Names
- Demerara Pepper
- Demerara Piper
- Piper Demerara
Synonyms
- Piper cauranum Trel. ex Ll.Williams [unknown]
- Piper esmeraldanum Trel. [unknown]
- Piper aripoense Trel. [unknown]
- Piper rubescens C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper demeraranum rubescens (C.DC.) Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
- Artanthe demerarana Miq. [unknown]
- Piper lenormandianum C.DC. [unknown]
Description
Piper demeraranum (also called 'Demerara 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 demeraranum 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 demeraranum are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper demeraranum is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm and humid climate and grows best in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. The plant can also be propagated through seeds, which should be sown in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Piper demeraranum
Piper demeraranum is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in nurseries or online.
Piper demeraranum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper demeraranum?
Piper demeraranum
What is the common name of Piper demeraranum?
Demerara Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Piper demeraranum?
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,