Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costulatum
ID:
479254

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 764 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478586



Common Names

  • Piper costulatum
  • Costulatum Piper
  • Ribbed Piper


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Synonyms

  • Piper podandrum C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper costulatum (also called Costulate Piper, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, light green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South America and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper costulatum is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and landscaping. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper costulatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, fruity scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like form.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper costulatum is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Piper costulatum

Piper costulatum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Peru.

Piper costulatum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Piper costulatum?

Piper costulatum prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Piper costulatum need?

Piper costulatum prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Piper costulatum?

Water Piper costulatum when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,