Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutinervium
ID:
488237

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 6: 7 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487569



Common Names

  • Velutinervium Pepper
  • Piper velutinervium
  • Velutinervium Piper


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Description

Piper velutinervium (also called Velutinervium pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Colombia and Venezuela. It has long, narrow leaves and is typically found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper velutinervium 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 flower of Piper velutinervium is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper velutinervium is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Piper velutinervium

Piper velutinervium can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Piper velutinervium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper velutinervium?

Piper velutinervium

What is the common name of Piper velutinervium?

Velutinervium pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper velutinervium?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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,