Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassinervium
ID:
479284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 48 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478616



Common Names

  • Piper crassinervium
  • Crassinervium Piper
  • Thick-Nerved Piper


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Synonyms

  • Peltobryon exserens Miq. [unknown]
  • Peltobryon guilleminianum Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper huberi C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper exserens C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper san-luisense Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper maravalanum Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper crassinervium tocotanum (C.DC.) Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper exserens tocotanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Steffensia hydrangeifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Steffensia crassinervia Kunth [unknown]
  • Artanthe enckeoides Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe exserens Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe guilleminiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper dumetorum C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Piper ovale C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper propinquum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper pseudopropinquum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper rufescens C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper crassamentum Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper propinquum brevistylum Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper propinquum grande Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper crassinervium crassinervium [unknown]
  • Piper novae-helvetiae Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper papyraceum Trel. ex Schroeder [unknown]
  • Piper annulatum Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper escasuense Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper submultiplinerve C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper propinquum propinquum [unknown]
  • Piper exserens mirafloresanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper pilirameum subglabrum Yunck. [unknown]
  • Artanthe sellowiana (Kunth) Miq. [unknown]
  • Steffensia sellowiana Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper crassinervium guilleminianum C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper crassinervium (also called Thick-Nerved Pepper, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper crassinervium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is sometimes used in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper crassinervium has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, with long, thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper crassinervium is an easy-to-grow houseplant that requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings.

Where to Find Piper crassinervium

Piper crassinervium is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Peru.

Piper crassinervium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper crassinervium?

Piper crassinervium

What is the common name of Piper crassinervium?

Thick-veined Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper crassinervium?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

References