Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricatum
ID:
487209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Catalogus : 33 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486541



Common Names

  • Piper muricatum
  • Rough Pepper
  • Muricatum Pepper


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Description

Piper muricatum (also called Prickly pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 5-7 meters and has dark green, leathery leaves with a wavy margin. It is found in montane forests and scrublands, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper muricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper muricatum has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper muricatum is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Piper muricatum

Piper muricatum is found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

Piper muricatum FAQ

What is the common name of Piper muricatum?

Spiny Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper muricatum?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific name of Piper muricatum?

Piper muricatum

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,