Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morianum
ID:
487177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 9: 148 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486509

Common Names

  • Piper morianum
  • Morian's Pepper
  • Morian's Peppertree

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Description

Piper morianum (also called 'Morian Pepper' and 'Morian Pepper Vine', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to Central and South America. It has dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper morianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper morianum is a small, white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper morianum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Piper morianum

Piper morianum is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is usually found growing in wet montane forests.

Piper morianum FAQ

What is the common name of Piper morianum?

Mariana pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper morianum?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Piper morianum?

Piper morianum

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,