Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
san-vicentense
ID:
486446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 1: 19, fig. 7. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485778

Common Names

  • Piper san-vicentense
  • San-vicentense Piper
  • San-vicentense

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Description

Piper san-vicentense (also called San Vicente Pepper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a spreading shape with a dense, upright habit and bright green leaves. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Piper san-vicentense is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper san-vicentense is a white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper san-vicentense can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Piper san-vicentense

Piper san-vicentense is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Piper san-vicentense FAQ

What are the common names of Piper san-vicentense?

Piper san-vicentense is commonly known as 'San Vicente Pepper'

What is the native range of Piper san-vicentense?

Piper san-vicentense is native to Central and South America

What type of soil does Piper san-vicentense prefer?

Piper san-vicentense prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2568527: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.