Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
casteloense
ID:
1268921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 89 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268259



Common Names

  • Piper Casteloense
  • Piper
  • Casteloense


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Description

Piper casteloense (also called Castelo Piper, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall and is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of Brazil. It is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piper casteloense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper casteloense are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper casteloense is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy and to fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Piper casteloense

Piper casteloense is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, well-drained soils.

Piper casteloense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper casteloense?

Piper casteloense

What is the common name of Piper casteloense?

Castelo's Pepper

What type of plant is Piper casteloense?

Vine

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,

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