Description
Piper tenue (also called Tenue Pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 m in height, with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests, and is often found in the understory of these habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Piper tenue is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Piper tenue are small and white, with yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.