Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutinum
ID:
1093010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 52 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001092348



Common Names

  • Piper velutinum
  • Velutinum Pepper
  • Velutinum Piper


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Description

Piper velutinum (also called Velvet Pepper, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has thick, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper velutinum has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper velutinum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, greenish-brown seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in pairs along the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper velutinum is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division of the root ball. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Division of the root ball should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with its own root system.

Where to Find Piper velutinum

Piper velutinum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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,

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