Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ponapense
ID:
486114

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 502 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485446

Common Names

  • Piper ponapense
  • Ponape Pepper
  • Ponape Piper

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Synonyms

  • Piper kusaiense Hosok. [unknown]
  • Piper palauense Hosok. [unknown]

Description

Piper ponapense (also called Ponape Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the humid tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests, in the countries of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Piper ponapense is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper ponapense has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper ponapense is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Piper ponapense

Piper ponapense is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.

Piper ponapense FAQ

What type of plant is Piper ponapense?

Piper ponapense is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae.

Where is Piper ponapense found?

Piper ponapense is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Piper ponapense?

Piper ponapense is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.

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,