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Macropiper (Macropiper)
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The macropiper genus comprises tropical, evergreen plants known for their ornamental value and aromatic foliage. In terms of basic care needs, macropiper prefers bright, indirect light and consistently moist, well-drained soil, with sensitivity to over or underwatering. Warm temperatures and high humidity are essential for thriving plants. Common challenges include susceptibility to pests like spider mites and diseases such as root rot. Seasonal considerations involve providing more humidity and less water in winter, and protecting the plant from intense summer sun.
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5 most common species：
Kawakawa
Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum subsp. excelsum) is a shrub with attractively glossy heart-shaped leaves. This plant plays an important role in traditional Maori culture, being used to make a garland, the Rau Ahoa, that is used in tangihanga funeral rites. The plant's leaves contain a natural insecticide that repels most insects, except for the looper caterpillar, which has developed immunity.
Kava kava
Kava kava is an evergreen perennial shrub that is native to some of the islands of Oceana. Kava kava has long been used as part of a traditional Fijian welcoming ceremony; the drinking of it symbolizes respect for the Chief and their people. Maori were said to use this plant as a good luck charm, and to remove negative energy.
Macropiper excelsum
Macropiper excelsum is a perennial shrub with heart-shaped, shiny leaves arranged on stout, jointed stems that exude a spicy aroma when crushed. Its dioecious nature results in separate male and female plants bearing clustered, small flowers. Thriving under the canopy in forested regions, macropiper excelsum often forms a dense underbrush, which provides shelter and food for native fauna.
Macropiper melchior
Macropiper melchior is characterized by its heart-shaped, glossy leaves and a tendency to form dense underbrush in tropical climates. Its robust stems often bear pepper-like berries, reflecting a relationship with the Piperaceae family. This hardy perennial thrives in moist, shaded forest floors, where it establishes itself as an integral component of the ecosystem, providing ground cover and habitat.
False kava
False kava, a broad-leafed tropical plant, flourishes in the understory of dense forests. Its large, heart-shaped leaves splay outward, drawing in dappled sunlight. Distinctive for its tall spikes of tiny, pepper-like fruits, false kava has evolved to thrive in the humid, sheltered conditions of its environment.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Macropiper
Macropiper
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Macropiper
Feedback
Attributes of Macropiper
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Macropiper
How to Grow and Care for Macropiper
Feedback
The macropiper genus comprises tropical, evergreen plants known for their ornamental value and aromatic foliage. In terms of basic care needs, macropiper prefers bright, indirect light and consistently moist, well-drained soil, with sensitivity to over or underwatering. Warm temperatures and high humidity are essential for thriving plants. Common challenges include susceptibility to pests like spider mites and diseases such as root rot. Seasonal considerations involve providing more humidity and less water in winter, and protecting the plant from intense summer sun.
How to Water Macropiper?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Macropiper?
How to Propagate Macropiper?
How to Plant Macropiper?
Exploring the Macropiper Plants
Feedback
5 most common species：
Kawakawa
Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum subsp. excelsum) is a shrub with attractively glossy heart-shaped leaves. This plant plays an important role in traditional Maori culture, being used to make a garland, the Rau Ahoa, that is used in tangihanga funeral rites. The plant's leaves contain a natural insecticide that repels most insects, except for the looper caterpillar, which has developed immunity.
Kava kava
Kava kava is an evergreen perennial shrub that is native to some of the islands of Oceana. Kava kava has long been used as part of a traditional Fijian welcoming ceremony; the drinking of it symbolizes respect for the Chief and their people. Maori were said to use this plant as a good luck charm, and to remove negative energy.
Macropiper excelsum
Macropiper excelsum is a perennial shrub with heart-shaped, shiny leaves arranged on stout, jointed stems that exude a spicy aroma when crushed. Its dioecious nature results in separate male and female plants bearing clustered, small flowers. Thriving under the canopy in forested regions, macropiper excelsum often forms a dense underbrush, which provides shelter and food for native fauna.
Macropiper melchior
Macropiper melchior is characterized by its heart-shaped, glossy leaves and a tendency to form dense underbrush in tropical climates. Its robust stems often bear pepper-like berries, reflecting a relationship with the Piperaceae family. This hardy perennial thrives in moist, shaded forest floors, where it establishes itself as an integral component of the ecosystem, providing ground cover and habitat.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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A database of 400000+ plants
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