Status:
valid
Authors:
Yunck.
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 1: 142, fig. 119. 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245730
Common Names
- Gutierrezii Pepper
- Piper Gutierrezii
- Gutierrezii Piper
Description
Piper gutierrezii (also called Gutierrez' Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is a small shrub with a woody stem, reaching a height of 1.5 meters. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piper gutierrezii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as a vegetable in some areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Piper gutierrezii are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper gutierrezii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of heat and humidity, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Piper gutierrezii
Piper gutierrezii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in disturbed sites, woodlands, and meadows.
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,