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Santa María

Piper auritum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Colombia).

🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Santa María

Similar Species in Piper

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cordoncillo
Piper aduncum
Least Concern
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cordoncillo
Piper amalago
Not Evaluated
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cubeba
Piper cubeba
Not Evaluated
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pimienta
Piper nigrum
Not Evaluated
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pimienta de Guinea
Piper guineense
Least Concern
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Wild Cane
Piper reticulatum
Least Concern
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Higuillo
Piper dilatatum
Not Evaluated
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long pepper
Piper longum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Santa María?
The scientific name of Santa María is Piper auritum. It belongs to the genus Piper.
What is the conservation status of Santa María?
Santa María (Piper auritum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Santa María live?
Santa María is found in Widely distributed across North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Micronesia, Samoa, Tonga.
What family does Santa María belong to?
Santa María (Piper auritum) belongs to the genus Piper, which is part of the taxonomic family Piperaceae.
Is Santa María endangered?
No, Santa María (Piper auritum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Santa María belong to?
Santa María (Piper auritum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Santa María?
The closest relatives of Santa María in the genus Piper include cordoncillo, cordoncillo, cubeba, pimienta, pimienta de Guinea.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Piper — 11 Species

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cordoncillo
Piper aduncum
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cordoncillo
Piper amalago
NE 🐾
cubeba
Piper cubeba
NE 🐾
pimienta
Piper nigrum
NE 🐾
pimienta de Guinea
Piper guineense
LC
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Santa María
Piper auritum
LC
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betel pepper
Piper betle
NE 🐾
Higuillo
Piper dilatatum
NE 🐾
long pepper
Piper longum
NE 🐾
Seychelles Pepper
Piper seychellarum
VU 🐾
Wild Cane
Piper reticulatum
LC
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