Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 2(2): 507 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481327
Common Names
- Papilliferum Pepper
- Papilliferum Pepper
- Papilliferum Pepper
Description
Piper papilliferum (also called Brazilian pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has dark green, glossy leaves and grows in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Piper papilliferum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper papilliferum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, the seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper papilliferum is a slow-growing, long-lived perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Division should be done in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Piper papilliferum
Piper papilliferum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Piper papilliferum FAQ
What are the common names of Piper papilliferum?
Common names of Piper papilliferum include Brazilian Pepper, Brazilian Pepper Tree, and Brazilian Pepperbush.
What is the growth habit of Piper papilliferum?
Piper papilliferum is an evergreen shrub with a bushy growth habit.
What is the climate range of Piper papilliferum?
Piper papilliferum is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and is tolerant of a wide range of climates.
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,