Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hosokawae
ID:
479666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg

Source:
ksu

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 13: 237 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478998

Common Names

  • Piper hosokawae
  • Hosokawa's Pepper
  • Hosokawa's Piper

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Description

Piper hosokawae (also called 'Hosokawa's Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 1 m in height, with ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Piper hosokawae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper hosokawae is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper hosokawae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Piper hosokawae

Piper hosokawae is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Piper hosokawae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper hosokawae?

Piper hosokawae

What is the common name of Piper hosokawae?

Hosokawa's Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper hosokawae?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,