Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laeve
ID:
486841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 332 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486173

Common Names

  • Piper laeve
  • Smooth Pepper
  • Smooth Peppertree

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Description

Piper laeve (also called 'Laeve Pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 m in height and has light green, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical forests and is adapted to survive in humid climates.

Uses & Benefits

Piper laeve is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper laeve has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper laeve is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It requires a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of light frosts and can be grown in a range of climates.

Where to Find Piper laeve

Piper laeve is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Piper laeve FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper laeve?

Piper laeve

What is the common name of Piper laeve?

Laeve's Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper laeve?

Tropical rainforests of Central and 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,