Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusianum
ID:
485965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 205 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485297



Common Names

  • Piper purpusianum
  • Purpus' Piper
  • Purpus' Pepper


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Description

Piper purpusianum (also called Purple Pepper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean and is found in moist forests and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Piper purpusianum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and asthma, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper purpusianum are small and white in color. They are produced in clusters of 2-3 and have a sweet, fruity scent. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper purpusianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Piper purpusianum

Piper purpusianum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Piper purpusianum FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Piper purpusianum?

The ideal soil pH for Piper purpusianum is between 5.5 and 6.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Piper purpusianum?

The ideal temperature for Piper purpusianum is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the ideal light exposure for Piper purpusianum?

The ideal light exposure for Piper purpusianum is partial shade.

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,