Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 294 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487561
Common Names
- Veraguense Pepper
- Piper veraguense
- Veraguense Piper
Synonyms
- Piper grandilimbum C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper peltaphyllum C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper peltaphyllum lasvueltasanum C.DC. [unknown]
- Piper mutisii Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
- Piper veraguense mutisii (Trel. & Yunck.) Steyerm. [unknown]
- Piper veraguense veraguense [unknown]
Description
Piper veraguense (also called Veraguas pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Panama. It has long, narrow leaves and is typically found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piper veraguense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Piper veraguense var. venezuelense Steyerm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper veraguense 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 veraguense 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 veraguense
Piper veraguense can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Piper veraguense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piper veraguense?
Piper veraguense
What is the common name of Piper veraguense?
Veraguas pepper
What is the natural habitat of Piper veraguense?
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,