Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
486427

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 6: 8 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485759



Common Names

  • Piper scortechinii
  • Scortechinii Piper
  • Scortechinii


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper scortechinii 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 scortechinii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Piper scortechinii

Piper scortechinii is native to Mexico.

Piper scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper scortechinii?

Piper scortechinii

What is the common name of Piper scortechinii?

Scortechin's Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper scortechinii?

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,