Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anisotis
ID:
480467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 86 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479799



Common Names

  • Piper anisotis
  • Anisotis Pepper
  • Anisotis Peppercress


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Description

Piper anisotis (also called Anise-scented Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of pepper native to South America. It is characterized by its long, slender fruits and its ability to tolerate humid conditions. It grows in tropical forests and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Piper anisotis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper anisotis is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a thin stem and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper anisotis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plants should be fertilized regularly and kept free of pests and diseases.

Where to Find Piper anisotis

Piper anisotis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Piper anisotis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper anisotis?

Piper anisotis

What are the common names of Piper anisotis?

Anise-scented pepper, Anise-scented pepperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Piper anisotis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of 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,