Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabriusculum
ID:
486460

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 647 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485792

Common Names

  • Piper scabriusculum
  • Scabriusculum Piper
  • Scabriusculum

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Synonyms

  • Artanthe scabriuscula Miq. [unknown]

Description

Piper scabriusculum (also called 'Scabrous Pepper', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its scabrous, ovate-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Piper scabriusculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent for food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper scabriusculum 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 scabriusculum 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 scabriusculum

Piper scabriusculum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Piper scabriusculum FAQ

What are the common names of Piper scabriusculum?

Piper scabriusculum is commonly known as 'Scabrous Pepper'

What is the native range of Piper scabriusculum?

Piper scabriusculum is native to Central and South America

What type of soil does Piper scabriusculum prefer?

Piper scabriusculum 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,