Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
methysticum
ID:
487124

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Diss. Pl. Esc. : 76 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486456



Common Names

  • Piper Methysticum
  • Methysticum Pepper
  • Methysticum Pimenta


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Synonyms

  • Methysticum methysticum (G.Forst.) A.Lyons [unknown]
  • Methysticum esculentum Raf. [unknown]
  • Macropiper methysticum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper methysticum (also called Pimenta-de-cheiro, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a trunk up to 15 cm in diameter. It is native to Brazil and grows in lowland rainforest and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper methysticum is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piper methysticum var. wichmannii (C.DC.) Lebot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper methysticum is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper methysticum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established.

Where to Find Piper methysticum

Piper methysticum is native to the Pacific Islands.

Piper methysticum FAQ

What is the common name of Piper methysticum?

Kava

What is the scientific name of Kava?

Piper methysticum

What is the natural habitat of Piper methysticum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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 kew-2569602: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.