Description
Piper hartwegianum (also called 'Hartweg's Pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers, and grows in humid forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Piper hartwegianum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a culinary spice.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper hartwegianum is a small, yellow, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Where to Find Piper hartwegianum
Piper hartwegianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.