Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pertractatum
ID:
491443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 130 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490775



Common Names

  • Piper pertractatum
  • Pertractatum Piper
  • Piper Pertractatum


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Description

Piper pertractatum (also called Pertractatum Pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper pertractatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper pertractatum are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper pertractatum can be propagated through stem cuttings. It should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Piper pertractatum

Piper pertractatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It can be found in moist forests, at elevations up to 1,500 m.

Piper pertractatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper pertractatum?

Piper pertractatum

What type of plant is Piper pertractatum?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Piper pertractatum?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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,