Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seminervosum
ID:
1264613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. : 53 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263951

Common Names

  • Piper seminervosum
  • Piper Seminervosum
  • Piper's Seminervosum

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Description

Piper seminervosum (also called 'Seminervosum Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of Piper, native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen, perennial, shrub-like plant, with stems up to 1 m tall, and bearing yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper seminervosum has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper seminervosum is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper seminervosum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate temperatures as low as 40°F (4°C). It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. To propagate, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Piper seminervosum

Piper seminervosum is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Piper seminervosum FAQ

What are the common names of Piper seminervosum?

Common names of Piper seminervosum include pepper vine and pepper vine bush.

What type of soil does Piper seminervosum prefer?

Piper seminervosum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Piper seminervosum?

The ideal temperature for Piper seminervosum is between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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 tro-50210883: 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.