Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baccans
ID:
480123

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 279 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479455



Common Names

  • Piper Baccans
  • Baccans Piper
  • Bacca Piper


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Synonyms

  • Piper minutipetiolum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Artanthe baccans Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper baccans (also called Baccan's Pepper, or Baccan's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves with scalloped edges and white veins. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is typically found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper baccans is used as an ornamental houseplant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as to reduce fever and to improve digestion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piper baccans var. sancarlosianum (C.DC.) Steyerm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper baccans is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper baccans is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It is grown from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Piper baccans

Piper baccans is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Piper baccans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper baccans?

Piper baccans

What type of plant is Piper baccans?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Piper baccans?

It is native to 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,

References