Description
Piper oroense (also called 'Oroense Pepper', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous shrub with long, slender stems and leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of South America and is found in humid, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Piper oroense is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piper oroense has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and short stems.