Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
machadoanum
ID:
486850

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC. in Pittier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Fís.-Geogr. Nac. Costa Rica 9: 166 (1896 publ. 1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486182



Common Names

  • Piper machadoanum
  • Machado's Pepper
  • Machado's Peppertree


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Description

Piper machadoanum (also called 'Machadoanum Pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 m in height and has light green, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical forests and is adapted to survive in humid climates.

Uses & Benefits

Piper machadoanum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper machadoanum is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper machadoanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It requires a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of light frosts and can be grown in a range of climates.

Where to Find Piper machadoanum

Piper machadoanum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Piper machadoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper machadoanum?

Piper machadoanum

What is the common name of Piper machadoanum?

Piper machadoanum

What is the family of Piper machadoanum?

Piperaceae

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,

References

Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:198364-2: Based on the initial data import