Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curvinervium
ID:
1236915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callejas & Betancur

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7(1): 21. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236253



Common Names

  • Piper
  • Curvinervium
  • Piper Curvinervium


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Description

Piper curvinervium (also called 'Curved-nerved Pepper', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper curvinervium is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper curvinervium is a white to yellowish-green, small, tubular flower with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, ovoid, dark brown to black, and the seedling has a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper curvinervium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Piper curvinervium

Piper curvinervium is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Piper curvinervium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper curvinervium?

Piper curvinervium

What are the common names of Piper curvinervium?

Curved-nerved pepper, Curved-nerved pepper vine

What is the natural habitat of Piper curvinervium?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50088590: Based on the initial data import
Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.
Ricardo Callejas (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callejas' in the authors string.