Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fanshawei
ID:
1277776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 321. 1957

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277114





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Description

Piper fanshawei (also called Fanshawe's Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an evergreen shrub which grows in sunny, well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper fanshawei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper fanshawei has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper fanshawei is a perennial shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Piper fanshawei

Piper fanshawei is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Piper fanshawei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Piper fanshawei?

Piper fanshawei is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What type of soil does Piper fanshawei prefer?

Piper fanshawei prefers moist, well-draining soil.

How often should Piper fanshawei be watered?

Piper fanshawei should be watered regularly, but not overly so.

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,

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