Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
486144

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 29(2): 69 (1890 publ. 1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485476



Common Names

  • Piper pittieri
  • Pittier's Pepper
  • Pittier's Piper


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Description

Piper pittieri (also called Pittier's Pepper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a spreading shape with a dense, upright habit and bright green leaves. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Piper pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent for food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper pittieri has small yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper pittieri is a species of plant native to Brazil. It is a terrestrial plant, meaning it grows in soil. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Piper pittieri

Piper pittieri is found in Central and South America, as well as in parts of the Caribbean.

Piper pittieri FAQ

What is the common name of Piper pittieri?

Commonly known as the Pittier's pepper

What is the native range of Piper pittieri?

Native to tropical regions of Central and South America

What is the preferred soil type for Piper pittieri?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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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