Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
majusculum
ID:
486651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Verh. Batav. Genootsch. Kunsten 11: 210 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485983



Common Names

  • Piper Majusculum
  • Majusculum Pepper
  • Majusculum Piper


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Synonyms

  • Piper rotundistigmum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper leyteanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper magicum Reinw. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper inebrians Royle [unknown]
  • Chavica majuscula Miq. [unknown]
  • Cubeba majuscula Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper majusculum (also called Majusculum Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in wet montane forests. This plant has a shrub-like growth habit, with stems that reach up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape, and are typically dark green in color.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper majusculum has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper majusculum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Piper majusculum

Piper majusculum is native to Colombia.

Piper majusculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper majusculum?

Piper majusculum

What is the natural habitat of Piper majusculum?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What is the average height of Piper majusculum?

Up to 4 m

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