Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonduzii
ID:
488207

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC. in Pittier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Fís.-Geogr. Nac. Costa Rica 9: 170 (1896 publ. 1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487539



Common Names

  • Tonduz Pepper
  • Piper tonduzii
  • Tonduz Vine


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Synonyms

  • Piper ripense C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Piper nanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper tonduzii semiherbaceum Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper rhodostachyum Trel. [unknown]

Description

Piper tonduzii (also called Tonduz's pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Costa Rica and Panama. It has long, narrow leaves and is typically found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper tonduzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper tonduzii are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper tonduzii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-draining soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Piper tonduzii

Piper tonduzii can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Piper tonduzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper tonduzii?

Piper tonduzii

What is the natural habitat of Piper tonduzii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Piper tonduzii?

Up to 4 meters

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 kew-2571143: Based on the initial data import
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.