Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versteegii
ID:
488265

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 415 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487597



Common Names

  • Versteegii Pepper
  • Piper versteegii
  • Versteegii Piper


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Description

Piper versteegii (also called 'Versteeg', 'Versteeg de Monte' or 'Versteeg de Palo', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a thick, woody stem with three-lobed leaves and small yellowish-white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper versteegii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to make herbal teas for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper versteegii 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 versteegii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Piper versteegii

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

Piper versteegii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper versteegii?

Piper versteegii

What is the common name of Piper versteegii?

Versteeg's Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper versteegii?

Tropical and subtropical 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,