Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baracoanum
ID:
480179

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Cub. Bot. 5: 76 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479511



Common Names

  • Piper baracoanum
  • Baracoanum Pepper
  • Baracoanum's Pepper


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Description

Piper baracoanum (also called Baracoa Pepper, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that are deep green in color with red veins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper baracoanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and can be used to treat fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper baracoanum are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper baracoanum is a tropical plant native to Colombia. It is best propagated from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly, but not overwatered. It prefers bright, indirect light and can tolerate some shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Piper baracoanum

Piper baracoanum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Piper baracoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper baracoanum?

Piper baracoanum

What is the common name of Piper baracoanum?

Baracoa Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper baracoanum?

Tropical rainforests 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,