Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollicomum
ID:
487089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Kunth ex Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. ed. 2, 2: 342 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486421

Common Names

  • Piper Mollicomum
  • Mollicomum Pepper
  • Mollicomum Pimenta

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Synonyms

  • Steffensia mollis Kunth [unknown]
  • Artanthe mollicoma Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe mollicoma glabrata Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe mollicoma latifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe mollicoma major Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe mollicoma tomentosa Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper mollicomum (also called 'Soft Pepper', among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper mollicomum has been used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper mollicomum is a white, tubular flower with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Piper mollicomum: This plant can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken in early spring and placed in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Piper mollicomum

Piper mollicomum is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Piper mollicomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper mollicomum?

Piper mollicomum

What is the common name of Piper mollicomum?

Mollicomum Pepper

What type of plant is Piper mollicomum?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:682259-1: Based on the initial data import