Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peltatum
ID:
487049

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 30 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486381



Common Names

  • Peltatum Pepper
  • Peltatum Piper
  • Peltatum Long Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Lepianthes peltata (L.) Raf. ex R.A.Howard [unknown]
  • Peperomia peltata A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Peperidia peltata Kostel. [unknown]
  • Piper gemellum Willd. ex Link [unknown]
  • Piper fasciculatum Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Peperomia speciosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper pruinosum Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper scutatum Willd. ex A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Piper speciosum Kunth [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe peltata Miq. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe hirsuta Bartl. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe pruinosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe speciosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe almirantensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe tecumensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Heckeria peltata Kunth [unknown]
  • Heckeria scutata Kunth [unknown]
  • Heckeria speciosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Peperomia pruinosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Peperomia scutata A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Piper ottonis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper scutiphyllum Ham. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe baileyorum Trel. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe baileyorum paucispica Trel. in Woodson & Schery [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe ottonis Miq. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe scutata Miq. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe tecumensis grandis Trel. in Woodson & Schery [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe iquitosensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe peltata hypoleuca Trel. ex Standl. [unknown]
  • Pothomorphe lessertiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper peltatum colombianum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper peltatum hirtellum C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper peltatum (also called 'Shield Pepper', among many other common names) is a small shrub with large, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper peltatum is used as an ornamental plant, as a spice, and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper peltatum flowers are white with a yellow center and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper peltatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established.

Where to Find Piper peltatum

Piper peltatum is native to Central and South America.

Piper peltatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper peltatum?

Piper peltatum

What is the common name of Piper peltatum?

Peltatum Pepper

What is the family of Piper peltatum?

Piperaceae

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