Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
479765

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Prim. Fl. Esseq. : 15 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479097



Common Names

  • Divaricatum Pepper
  • Divaricatum Piper
  • Divaricatum's Piper


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Synonyms

  • Piper crassum Vell. [unknown]
  • Piper colubrinum Link [unknown]
  • Piper densespicatum Steud. [unknown]
  • Piper glabrilimbum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper willdenowii Kunth ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Schilleria colubrina Kunth [unknown]
  • Artanthe adenophylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe colubrina Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe colubrina crassa (Vell.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe colubrina crassifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe colubrina glandulosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe meyeri Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe obovata Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe subaequalis C.Presl [unknown]
  • Artanthe tejucensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper apiculatum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper oblongilimbum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper tejucense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper tumidicondyli Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper impunctatum Link [unknown]
  • Piper crassifolium C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper leiophyllum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper subaequale C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper belemense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper romboutsii Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper colubrinum adenophyllum (Miq.) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper colubrinum (Link ex Kunth) Link ex C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper praemorsum Vahl [unknown]

Description

Piper divaricatum (also called 'divaricate pepper', 'divaricate piper', 'mountain pepper' and 'wild pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 5 meters. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and is found in humid, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper divaricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper divaricatum has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper divaricatum is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Piper divaricatum

Piper divaricatum can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Piper divaricatum FAQ

What are the common names for Piper divaricatum?

Piper divaricatum is commonly known as the Brazilian pepper tree.

What is the growth rate of Piper divaricatum?

Piper divaricatum has a moderate growth rate, reaching heights of up to 15 feet.

What is the soil type for Piper divaricatum?

Piper divaricatum prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

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,