Piparea dentata
Piparea dentata is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. It is the type species of its genus, Piparea.
The plant has a very wide distribution, spanning from Nayarit in Mexico to Minas Gerais in Brazil. It has a presence in most of Central America and South America, throughout many countries. The species occurs primarily in the wet tropical biome within Tropical and [subtropical dry broadleaf forests|subdeciduous dry forests], medium deciduous forests, medium sub-evergreen forests, and thorny forests along the coast at elevations of.
Piparea dentata is used as a medicine.Description
Piparea dentata is a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of. Its leaves are alternate and branched, with a pubescent texture. They are typically green and glabrous, but may appear red, hairy at the base, or emarginate. The leaves are ovate, serrate, and acuminate, ending in an obtuse apex. The plant produces fruits that can be foliaceous or axillary, displaying a variegated red and green coloration. and are typically borne by August.Taxonomy
Piparea dentata was first described by Jean [Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet] in 1775. Over time, the species gained a list of synonyms, many of which formerly recognized as members of Casearia.Piparea dentata is currently assessed as LC due to its stable and abundant population. The species has been recorded numerous times, with many fertile collections indicating healthy populations. It benefits from well-conserved habitats and is present in several protected areas, including Los Tuxtlas [Biosphere Reserve|Los Tuxtlas] and La Sepultura in Mexico. Currently, there are no severe impacts or significant future threats identified for this taxon, although there is only one ex situ collection.