Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sugandhi
ID:
1333669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravindran, K.N.Babu & V.G.Naik

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 267: 157 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346123





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Description

Piper sugandhi (also called Sugandhi Piper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows up to 0.3-0.5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Piper sugandhi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. The leaves of this plant can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piper sugandhi are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper sugandhi is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich, acidic potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs in the spring.

Where to Find Piper sugandhi

Piper sugandhi is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Piper sugandhi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper sugandhi?

Piper sugandhi

What are the common names of Piper sugandhi?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Piper sugandhi?

Tropical rainforest

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

IPNI record: 60458557-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001354103
P.N. Ravindran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravindran' in the authors string.
K.Nirmal Babu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.N.Babu' in the authors string.
V.Girish Naik: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.G.Naik' in the authors string.