Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jalapense
ID:
486858

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 10(1): 131 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486190

Common Names

  • Piper jalapense
  • Jalapa Pepper
  • Jalapa Peppertree

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Description

Piper jalapense (also called 'Jalapense Pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 m in height and has light green, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical forests and is adapted to survive in humid climates.

Uses & Benefits

Piper jalapense is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper jalapense is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper jalapense is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to 5 years to reach its full size. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Piper jalapense

Piper jalapense is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Piper jalapense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper jalapense?

Piper jalapense

What is the natural habitat of Piper jalapense?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What is the average height of Piper jalapense?

Up to 5 m

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,

References

Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:681794-1: Based on the initial data import