Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martensianum
ID:
486664

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 251 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485996



Common Names

  • Piper Martensianum
  • Martensianum Pepper
  • Martensianum Piper


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Synonyms

  • Piper andresense Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Piper andresense subcalvescens Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Piper simulhabitans Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Piper santarosanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper savagii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper rematense Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Piper yaxhanum Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Piper martensianum interior Trel. [unknown]

Description

Piper martensianum (also called Martens' 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 martensianum is used as a medicinal plant, as well as for its essential oils and fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper martensianum 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 martensianum 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 martensianum

Piper martensianum is found in Central and South America, as well as in parts of the Caribbean.

Piper martensianum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Piper martensianum?

Piper martensianum is a slow-growing plant.

What type of soil does Piper martensianum prefer?

Piper martensianum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Piper martensianum need?

Piper martensianum 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,

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