Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornatum
ID:
486902

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 22: 424 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486234

Common Names

  • Ornate Pepper
  • Ornate Piper
  • Ornate Long Pepper

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Description

Piper ornatum (also called Ornate Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with small white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and found in open areas and along roadsides. It grows up to 4 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Piper ornatum has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has been used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper ornatum is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper ornatum is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Piper ornatum

Piper ornatum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Piper ornatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper ornatum?

Piper ornatum

What is the common name of Piper ornatum?

Ornate pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper ornatum?

Tropical and subtropical 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,