Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schottii
ID:
1254751

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 315 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254089

Common Names

  • Piper schottii
  • Piper schottii var. schottii
  • Piper schottii var. luteum

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Description

Piper schottii (also called Schott's Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America, and is found in tropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper schottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piper schottii var. luxurians C.DC.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Piper schottii is white or yellowish-white, with a tubular corolla. Seed is small, black and round. Seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper schottii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Piper schottii

Piper schottii is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests and swamps.

Piper schottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper schottii?

Piper schottii

What is the common name of Piper schottii?

No common name

What type of plant is Piper schottii?

A shrub

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,

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