Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deliciasanum
ID:
479332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 2(2): 394 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478664



Common Names

  • Delicia's Pepper
  • Piper Pepper
  • Delicia Pepper


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Description

Piper deliciasanum (also called 'Delicias Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, with stems that can reach up to 6 meters in length. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid forests and along the edges of rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Piper deliciasanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is sometimes used in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper deliciasanum are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper deliciasanum is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm and humid climate and grows best in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. The plant can also be propagated through seeds, which should be sown in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Piper deliciasanum

Piper deliciasanum is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in nurseries or online.

Piper deliciasanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper deliciasanum?

Piper deliciasanum

What is the common name of Piper deliciasanum?

Delicia Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper deliciasanum?

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,

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