Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zentanum
ID:
487976

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 70: 170 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487308

Common Names

  • Zent's Pepper
  • Zentanum Pepper
  • Piper zentanum

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Description

Piper zentanum (also called Zent Pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper zentanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, 5 petals, 2-3 cm in diameter. Seed: small, dark brown, oblong. Seedlings: small, oval leaves, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper zentanum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Piper zentanum

Piper zentanum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in wet grasslands and marshes.

Piper zentanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper zentanum?

Piper zentanum

What type of plant is Piper zentanum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Piper zentanum native to?

Panama

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,