Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestitum
ID:
488260

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 166 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487592

Common Names

  • Vestitum Pepper
  • Piper vestitum
  • Vestitum Piper

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Description

Piper vestitum (also called 'Vestido', 'Vestido de Monte' or 'Vestido de Palo', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a thick, woody stem with three-lobed leaves and small yellowish-white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper vestitum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to make herbal teas for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper vestitum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper vestitum is a tropical shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Piper vestitum

Piper vestitum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Piper vestitum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper vestitum?

Piper vestitum

What is the common name of Piper vestitum?

Vestitum pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper vestitum?

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,