Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycarpum
ID:
483029

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 39: 164 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482361



Common Names

  • Oxycarpum Pepper
  • Oxycarpum Pepperleaf
  • Oxycarpum Pepperleaf Plant


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Synonyms

  • Macropiper oxycarpum (C.DC.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Piper oxycarpum (also called Oxycarpous Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper oxycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper oxycarpum is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper oxycarpum is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Piper oxycarpum

Piper oxycarpum is native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and dry forests.

Piper oxycarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper oxycarpum?

Piper oxycarpum

What is the common name of Piper oxycarpum?

Sharp-fruited Piper

What is the natural habitat of Piper oxycarpum?

Piper oxycarpum is native to 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,