Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 29 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485287
Common Names
- Piper reticulatum
- Reticulated Piper
- Reticulated Pepper
Synonyms
- Macropiper latum C.Presl [unknown]
- Piper smilacifolium Kunth [unknown]
- Piper latum Kunth [unknown]
- Steffensia schlechtendalii Kunth [unknown]
- Artanthe ruiziana Miq. [unknown]
- Artanthe schlechtendalii Miq. [unknown]
- Discipiper reticulatum (L.) Trel. & Stehlé [unknown]
- Enckea lata Kunth [unknown]
- Enckea reticulata Miq. [unknown]
- Enckea smilacifolia (Kunth) Kunth [unknown]
- Piper duchassaingii C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper pangoense C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper tarapotianum C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper discophorum C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper reticulatum reticulatum [unknown]
- Piper reticulatum santa-rosanum Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
Description
Piper reticulatum (also called Netted Pepper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean and is found in moist forests and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Piper reticulatum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and asthma, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Piper reticulatum are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper reticulatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Piper reticulatum
Piper reticulatum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Piper reticulatum FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Piper reticulatum?
The ideal soil pH for Piper reticulatum is between 5.5 and 6.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Piper reticulatum?
The ideal temperature for Piper reticulatum is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What is the ideal light exposure for Piper reticulatum?
The ideal light exposure for Piper reticulatum is partial shade.
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,