Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striaticaule
ID:
486281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 51: 537 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485613



Common Names

  • Piper striaticaule
  • Piper Grass
  • Piper Bush


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Description

Piper striaticaule (also called Striaticaule Pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 m in height, with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests, and is often found in the understory of these habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper striaticaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper striaticaule are small, white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper striaticaule is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Brazil and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Piper striaticaule

Piper striaticaule is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Piper striaticaule FAQ

What type of plant is Piper striaticaule?

Piper striaticaule is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae.

Where is Piper striaticaule found?

Piper striaticaule is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Piper striaticaule?

Piper striaticaule is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.

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,