Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carpinteranum
ID:
479440

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Fís.-Geogr. Nac. Costa Rica 9: 165 (1896 publ. 1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478772



Common Names

  • Carpinteranum Piper
  • Carpinteranum Pippali
  • Carpinteranum Pepper


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Description

Piper carpinteranum (also called 'Candelilla' and 'Candelillo', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in tropical dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Piper carpinteranum is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper carpinteranum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper carpinteranum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering. It is an easy to grow plant that is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Piper carpinteranum

Piper carpinteranum can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Piper carpinteranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper carpinteranum?

Piper carpinteranum

What is the common name of Piper carpinteranum?

Common name of Piper carpinteranum

What is the natural habitat of Piper carpinteranum?

Natural habitat of Piper carpinteranum

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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