Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oviedoi
ID:
483028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 156 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482360



Common Names

  • Oviedo Pepper
  • Oviedo Pepperleaf
  • Oviedo Pepperleaf Plant


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Description

Piper oviedoi (also called Oviedo 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 oviedoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper oviedoi is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper oviedoi is a species of shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub, and can reach heights of up to 3 metres. The leaves are oval-shaped and measure up to 8 cm in length. The flowers are small and white, and measure up to 1 cm in length. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil, and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Piper oviedoi

Piper oviedoi is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Piper oviedoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper oviedoi?

Piper oviedoi

What is the common name of Piper oviedoi?

Oviedo's Piper

What is the natural habitat of Piper oviedoi?

Piper oviedoi 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,