Piper pendens
Also known as: Piper pendens var. infaustum Trel.
- Piper pendens var. infaustum Trel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Piperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Piper pendens is a climbing shrub belonging to the Piperaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Piper is notably large, comprising more than 2400 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica