Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 2(2): 563 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485859
Common Names
- Piper sierra-aroense
- Sierra Aroen Pepper
- Sierra Aroen Peppertree
Description
Piper sierra-aroense (also called Sierra-Aroense Pepper, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It grows to heights of 0.2-0.3 meters and has a rosette of leaves with sierra-aroense flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry, open forests, woodlands, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Piper sierra-aroense is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piper sierra-aroense has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper sierra-aroense is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being potted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Piper sierra-aroense
Piper sierra-aroense is native to Mexico.
Piper sierra-aroense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper sierra-aroense?
Piper sierra-aroense
What is the common name of Piper sierra-aroense?
Sierra-aroense Pepper
Where is Piper sierra-aroense found?
It is found in tropical areas of Central and South America
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,