Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthostachyum
ID:
488044

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC. in Pittier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Prim. Fl. Costaric. 2: 261. 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487376



Common Names

  • Yellow-spiked Piper
  • Yellow-spiked Pied Piper
  • Yellow-spiked Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Piper unauriculatum Trel. [unknown]

Description

Piper xanthostachyum (also called Yellow-spiked Pepper, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to tropical Asia. It typically grows in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Piper xanthostachyum has medicinal uses, as well as being used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper xanthostachyum is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper xanthostachyum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or leaves and planted in a moist soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Piper xanthostachyum

Piper xanthostachyum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Piper xanthostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper xanthostachyum?

Piper xanthostachyum

What type of plant is Piper xanthostachyum?

It is a shrub

Where is Piper xanthostachyum native to?

It is native to South 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 kew-2570900: Based on the initial data import
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.