Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melchior
ID:
1286599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sykes) M.A.Jaram.

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 655 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285937



Common Names

  • Piper melchior
  • Melchior's Piper
  • Melchior's Pepper


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Description

Piper melchior (also called Melchior's Pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a thick, branched stem and small, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Piper melchior is used as an ornamental plant, as a groundcover, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper melchior has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark and round, and its seedlings have thin, green stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper melchior is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Piper melchior

Piper melchior can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Piper melchior FAQ

What type of plant is Piper melchior?

Piper melchior is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae.

Where is Piper melchior found?

Piper melchior is found in South America.

What are the uses of Piper melchior?

Piper melchior is used for medicinal and culinary purposes.

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-50333498: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Sykes (1927-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sykes' in the authors string.
M.Alejandra Jaramillo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Jaram.' in the authors string.