Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omega
ID:
486970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 146 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486302

Common Names

  • Omega Pepper
  • Omega Piper
  • Omega's Pepper

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Description

Piper omega (also called Piper omega, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic forest of Brazil. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It grows in humid forests and in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper omega is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper omega 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

Piper omega is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Piper omega

Piper omega is found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Piper omega FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Piper omega?

Piper omega is native to tropical rainforests in South America.

What type of soil does Piper omega prefer?

Piper omega prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Piper omega?

Piper omega prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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,