Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
487016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 51: 531 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486348

Common Names

  • Pearcei Pepper
  • Pearcei Piper
  • Pearcei Long Pepper

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Description

Piper pearcei (also called Pearce's pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 5-7 meters and has dark green, leathery leaves with a wavy margin. It is found in montane forests and scrublands, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper pearcei is used as an ornamental plant, as a spice, and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper pearcei flowers are white with a yellow center and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper pearcei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Piper pearcei

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

Piper pearcei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper pearcei?

Piper pearcei

What is the common name of Piper pearcei?

Pearce's Pepper

What is the family of Piper pearcei?

Piperaceae

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,