Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melastomoides
ID:
1224373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 74 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223711



Common Names

  • Piper melastomoides
  • Melastomatous Piper
  • Melastomoides Piper


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Description

Piper melastomoides (also called Black Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrubby evergreen native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers and grows in tropical forests and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Piper melastomoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper melastomoides is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper melastomoides is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Piper melastomoides

Piper melastomoides is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Piper melastomoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper melastomoides?

Piper melastomoides

What are the common names of Piper melastomoides?

Piper melastomoides is commonly known as the black pepper plant

What is the natural habitat of Piper melastomoides?

Piper melastomoides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50039061: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.