Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humaytanum
ID:
1251043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 44 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250381



Common Names

  • Piper Humaytanum
  • Humaytanum Piper
  • Humaytanum's Piper


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Description

Piper humaytanum (also called Humayta piper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper humaytanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper humaytanum has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper humaytanum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Piper humaytanum

Piper humaytanum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Piper humaytanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper humaytanum?

Piper humaytanum

What is the common name of Piper humaytanum?

Humaytanum pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper humaytanum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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