Uses & Benefits
Piper fulgentifolium is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Piper fulgentifolium are small, yellowish-green in color, and have four petals. The seeds are small, brown, and contain a single seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Piper fulgentifolium
Piper fulgentifolium is found in tropical forests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Panama.