Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peracuminatum
ID:
487036

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 71(6): 9 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486368



Common Names

  • Peracuminatum Pepper
  • Peracuminatum Piper
  • Peracuminatum Long Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Piper fuscogranulatum Trel. [unknown]

Description

Piper peracuminatum (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 peracuminatum is used as an ornamental plant, as a spice, and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper peracuminatum flowers are white with a yellow center and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper peracuminatum is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Piper peracuminatum

Piper peracuminatum is native to Central and South America.

Piper peracuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper peracuminatum?

Piper peracuminatum

What is the common name of Piper peracuminatum?

Peracuminatum Pepper

What is the family of Piper peracuminatum?

Piperaceae

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,

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