Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
machucanum
ID:
1241266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 174 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240604



Common Names

  • Piper machucanum
  • Machucan Piper
  • Machucan Pepper


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Uses & Benefits

Piper machucanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its attractive foliage and bright flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper machucanum has small, greenish-white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper machucanum is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Piper machucanum

Piper machucanum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

Piper machucanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper machucanum?

Piper machucanum

What type of plant is Piper machucanum?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Piper machucanum?

Woodlands and meadows

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,