Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scutifolium
ID:
1273135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 123 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272473

Common Names

  • Piper Scutifolium
  • Scutifolium Piper
  • Scutifolium Peppertree

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Description

Piper scutifolium (also called scutiform pepper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and in moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Piper scutifolium is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper scutifolium is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper scutifolium is a perennial shrub that is propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Piper scutifolium

Piper scutifolium can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Piper scutifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper scutifolium?

Piper scutifolium

Where is Piper scutifolium found?

Piper scutifolium is found in South America.

What is the habitat of Piper scutifolium?

Piper scutifolium is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

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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