Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariense
ID:
486703

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 379 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486035



Common Names

  • Piper madagascariense
  • Madagascar Pepper
  • Madagascar Peppertree


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Synonyms

  • Chavica madagascariensis Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper madagascariense (also called Madagascar Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper madagascariense is used as a medicinal plant, as well as for its essential oils and fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper madagascariense has small, white flowers that are clustered together on the stem. The flowers have a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and round and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper madagascariense is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spread of 1-2 feet. It has dark green, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Piper madagascariense

Piper madagascariense can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Piper madagascariense FAQ

What is the growth rate of Piper madagascariense?

Piper madagascariense is a slow-growing plant.

What type of soil does Piper madagascariense prefer?

Piper madagascariense prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Piper madagascariense need?

Piper madagascariense needs partial shade to full sun.

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' 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:682083-1: Based on the initial data import