Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 177 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487549
Common Names
- Torres Pepper
- Torres' Pepper
- Torres' Piper
Description
Piper torresanum (also called Torres pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Colombia and Venezuela. It has long, narrow leaves and is typically found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piper torresanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper torresanum is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper torresanum is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize every few months with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Piper torresanum
Piper torresanum can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Piper torresanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper torresanum?
Piper torresanum
What is the common name of Piper torresanum?
Torres' pepper
What is the natural habitat of Piper torresanum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,