Piper heterotrichum
Also known as: Piper heterotrichum var. porrectifolium Trel. & Yunck.
- Piper heterotrichum var. porrectifolium Trel. & Yunck.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Piperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Piper heterotrichum is a shrub belonging to the Piperaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Piper genus, encompassing over 2400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Panama