Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chalhuapuquianum
ID:
1093390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(2): 147 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001092728



Common Names

  • Piper Chalhuapuquianum
  • Chalhuapuquianum Piper
  • Piper


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Description

Piper chalhuapuquianum (also called 'Chalhuapuqui Pepper', among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant with ovate leaves and small, white flowers. Native to South America, it grows in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in shady, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper chalhuapuquianum is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also known to be a good air purifier, and can help to reduce indoor air pollution. It is also known to be a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper chalhuapuquianum are small, greenish-white, and borne in spikes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper chalhuapuquianum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers and can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Piper chalhuapuquianum

Piper chalhuapuquianum is native to Peru and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

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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