Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manzanillanum
ID:
486639

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 308 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485971



Common Names

  • Piper Manzanillanum
  • Manzanillanum Pepper
  • Manzanillanum Piper


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Description

Piper manzanillanum (also called Manzanilla 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 manzanillanum is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally for its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper manzanillanum 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 manzanillanum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has a spreading habit and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Piper manzanillanum

Piper manzanillanum is native to Colombia.

Piper manzanillanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper manzanillanum?

Piper manzanillanum

What is the common name of Piper manzanillanum?

Manzanilla Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper manzanillanum?

It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical 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,