Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scutaespicum
ID:
1095105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 2: 208. 1941

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094443

Common Names

  • Piper scutaespicum
  • Scutaespicum Piper
  • Scutaespicum Pepper

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Description

Piper scutaespicum (also called Scutaespicum Pepper, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the family Piperaceae. It has succulent-like, thick, glossy, dark green leaves with a red underside. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in humid, shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper scutaespicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a groundcover in tropical gardens. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper scutaespicum are white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper scutaespicum is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It is native to India and is often used as an ornamental plant. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Piper scutaespicum

Piper scutaespicum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. It can also be found in Guatemala and El Salvador.

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,

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