Piper auritum

Piper auritum is an aromatic shrub with large heart-shaped, velvety leaves, which grows in Central America. The common name "hoja santa" means "sacred leaf" in Spanish because it has many uses in Mexican cuisine and also as a medicinal plant. "Caisimon" is the tea, widespread in Cuba is made out of the leaves.

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Piper auritum is an aromatic shrub with very ornamental large heart-shaped, velvety leaves, which are anise-scented. It is native to Central America and its widespread common name "hoja santa" means "sacred leaf" in Spanish, because it has many uses in the native cuisine but it is also grown as a medicinal plant.

In Cuba there is a famous tea, made out of its leaves. It is named "Caisimon", just as the plant itself.

Cultivation Protected
Plant origin America
Presentation Potted Plant
Max. Size 300cm-400cm
Botanical family Piperaceae
Light Medium
Minimum winter temperature 5 ºC to 15 ºC
Plant type Herbaceous
Color Green
Color Pink
Color Red
Care Terrarium
Care Pot
Shape Perennials
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