Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberculatum
ID:
488159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Rar. 2: 2, t. 210 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487491

Common Names

  • Tuberculatum Piper
  • Tuberculatum
  • Piper tuberculatum

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Synonyms

  • Piper cujabanum Manso ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper arboreum tuberculatum (Jacq.) Tebbs [unknown]
  • Piper scabrum Poepp. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper santo-domingense Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper linkii A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Piper obliquum Balb. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper tuberculatum rigido-membranaceum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper tuberculatum minus C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper tuberculatum cangrejalense Trel. [unknown]
  • Steffensia tuberculata Kunth [unknown]
  • Artanthe beecheyana Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe decurrens Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe tuberculata Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe tuberculata brevispicata Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper yurimaguasanum Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper macrourum Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper nutans Opiz [unknown]
  • Piper geniculatum puberula C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper geniculatum scandens Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper tuberculatum scandens Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper tuberculatum obtusifolium C.DC. [unknown]
  • Steffensia tuberculata glabrata Kunth [unknown]

Description

Piper tuberculatum (also called Tuberculate pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves with long petioles and lanceolate blades. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Piper tuberculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to make herbal teas for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper tuberculatum are small, yellow, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper tuberculatum is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Piper tuberculatum

Piper tuberculatum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Piper tuberculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper tuberculatum?

Piper tuberculatum

What is the natural habitat of Piper tuberculatum?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Piper tuberculatum?

Up to 3 meters

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,