Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanctum
ID:
486445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1) 330 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485777



Common Names

  • Piper sanctum
  • Sanctum Piper
  • Sanctum


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Synonyms

  • Piper diandrum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper heterophlebium Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper papantlense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper membranaceum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper venulosum Trel. [unknown]
  • Artanthe sancta Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper sanctum (also called Sacred 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 sanctum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper sanctum is a white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper sanctum is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being potted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Piper sanctum

Piper sanctum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Piper sanctum FAQ

What are the common names of Piper sanctum?

Piper sanctum is commonly known as 'Holy Pepper'

What is the native range of Piper sanctum?

Piper sanctum is native to Central and South America

What type of soil does Piper sanctum prefer?

Piper sanctum prefers well-drained, slightly 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,