Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichostachyon
ID:
1256217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 242 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255555



Common Names

  • Piper trichostachyon
  • Three-spiked Piper
  • Three-spiked Plant


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Description

Piper trichostachyon (also called three-spiked pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a terrestrial plant, meaning it grows on the ground, usually in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper trichostachyon is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for a wildlife garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper trichostachyon has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper trichostachyon is a tropical vine native to the Americas. It is a fast-growing vine that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Piper trichostachyon

Piper trichostachyon can be found in Central America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50179113: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.