Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moccomocco
ID:
1093524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(2): 193 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001092862

Common Names

  • Moccomocco Pepper
  • Moccomocco Piper
  • Piper moccomocco

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Description

Piper moccomocco (also called 'Mocco-Mocco Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit and can grow up to 1 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Piper moccomocco is used as an ornamental plant and can be used to make a tea that is used to treat digestive issues and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piper moccomocco var. moccomocco
Piper mocco-mocco var. angustum Trel. in J.F.Macbr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper moccomocco has small, white flowers with yellowish-green spots. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper moccomocco is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Piper moccomocco

Piper moccomocco is native to Colombia and can be found in humid, tropical forests.

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,

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