Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zhorquinense
ID:
487984

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC. in Pittier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Prim. Fl. Costaric. 2: 232. 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487316



Common Names

  • Zhorquin Pepper
  • Zhorquinense Pepper
  • Piper zhorquinense


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Description

Piper zhorquinense (also called Zhorquin Pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper zhorquinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, 5 petals, 2-3 cm in diameter. Seed: small, dark brown, oblong. Seedlings: small, oval leaves, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper zhorquinense is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Piper zhorquinense

Piper zhorquinense is native to Central and South America. It can be found in wet grasslands and marshes.

Piper zhorquinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper zhorquinense?

Piper zhorquinense

What type of plant is Piper zhorquinense?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Piper zhorquinense native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2570804: 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.