Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovatibaccum
ID:
483023

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 782 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482355



Common Names

  • Kasagrass
  • Kasa Grass
  • Kasa-Gusa


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Synonyms

  • Piper robinsonii C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper ovatibaccum (also called Ovate-baccate Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper ovatibaccum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper ovatibaccum flowers are small and white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper ovatibaccum is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Piper ovatibaccum

Piper ovatibaccum is native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and dry forests.

Piper ovatibaccum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper ovatibaccum?

Piper ovatibaccum

What is the common name of Piper ovatibaccum?

Ovate-baccate Piper

What is the natural habitat of Piper ovatibaccum?

Piper ovatibaccum is native to 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,