Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 140 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479789
Common Names
- Piper altevaginans
- Altevaginans Pepper
- Altevaginans Peppercress
Description
Piper altevaginans (also called Altevaginans Piper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae, native to tropical Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial with lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady environments, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piper altevaginans is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper altevaginans is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a thin stem and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper altevaginans is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Piper altevaginans
Piper altevaginans is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Piper altevaginans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper altevaginans?
Piper altevaginans
What are the common names of Piper altevaginans?
Mountain pepper, Mountain pepperleaf
What is the natural habitat of Piper altevaginans?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of 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,