Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagunaense
ID:
1261437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 1: 344, fig. 316. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260775



Common Names

  • Piper lagunaense
  • Laguna Piper
  • Laguna Pepper


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Description

Piper lagunaense (also called Laguna pepper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in deciduous or evergreen forests, scrub and thickets, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Piper lagunaense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper lagunaense has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper lagunaense is a woody plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done through seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Piper lagunaense

Piper lagunaense is native to Costa Rica.

Piper lagunaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper lagunaense?

Piper lagunaense

What type of plant is Piper lagunaense?

Piper lagunaense is a shrub

Where is Piper lagunaense native to?

Piper lagunaense is native to Costa Rica

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-50196679: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.