Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coruscans
ID:
479255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 53 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478587

Common Names

  • Piper coruscans
  • Coruscans Piper
  • Shining Piper

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Synonyms

  • Piper coruscans membranaceum (C.DC.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Piper amazonicum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper pseudochurumayu (Kunth) Poepp. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Piper orenocanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper wurdackii Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper pseudochurumayu membranaceum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Steffensia pseudochurumayu Kunth [unknown]
  • Schilleria coruscans Kunth [unknown]
  • Artanthe amazonica Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe coruscans Miq. [unknown]
  • Artanthe pseudochurumayu Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper pseudochurumayu Poepp. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Piper abditum Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper coactaepilum Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper santiaganum Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper tingens Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper baryanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper coruscans aureum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper orenocanum koriaboense Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Piper coruscans (also called Coruscant Piper, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South America and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper coruscans is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and landscaping. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper coruscans has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, fruity scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like form.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper coruscans is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Piper coruscans

Piper coruscans is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Peru.

Piper coruscans FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Piper coruscans?

Piper coruscans prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Piper coruscans need?

Piper coruscans prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Piper coruscans?

Water Piper coruscans when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,

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