Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sancti-felicis
ID:
486439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 35 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485771



Common Names

  • Piper sancti-felicis
  • Sancti-felicis Piper
  • Sancti-felicis


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Synonyms

  • Piper cocquericotense Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper tentatum Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper variitrichum Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper pseudoviridicaule nievecitanum Trel. in Woodson & Schery [unknown]

Description

Piper sancti-felicis (also called Saint-Felix 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 sancti-felicis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper sancti-felicis 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 sancti-felicis is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Piper sancti-felicis

Piper sancti-felicis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Piper sancti-felicis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper sancti-felicis?

Piper sancti-felicis

What is the common name of Piper sancti-felicis?

Sancti-Felicis Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper sancti-felicis?

Tropical forests in 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,

References