Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sivarajanii
ID:
1327490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Karthik. & V.S.Kumar

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 167: 210 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339944





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Description

Piper sivarajanii (also called Sivarajan's Piper, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and forest margins at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It has a single, erect stem with two lanceolate leaves and a single, terminal flower.

Uses & Benefits

Piper sivarajanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper sivarajanii has white to pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper sivarajanii is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan, Korea, and China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Piper sivarajanii

Piper sivarajanii can be found in India.

Piper sivarajanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper sivarajanii?

Piper sivarajanii

What is the natural habitat of Piper sivarajanii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

What is the conservation status of Piper sivarajanii?

Least Concern

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,

References

Saravanam Karthikeyan (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthik.' in the authors string.
Venkatachalam Sampath Kumar (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.S.Kumar' in the authors string.