Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tachiranum
ID:
486338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. : 298 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485670

Common Names

  • Tachiranum Pepper
  • Tachiranum Piper
  • Tachiranum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Piper prunifolium tachiranum (Yunck.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Piper prunifolium artanthe Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Piper tachiranum (also called Tachiranum Pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 m in height, with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests, and is often found in the understory of these habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper tachiranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper tachiranum are small and white, with yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper tachiranum is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Piper tachiranum

Piper tachiranum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Piper tachiranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper tachiranum?

Piper tachiranum

What is the common name of Piper tachiranum?

Tachira Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper tachiranum?

Tropical and subtropical regions 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,

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