Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Mathew
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Telopea 19: 23 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345292
Common Names
- Rukhsagandhum Piper
- Piper Rukhsagandhum
- Piper
Description
Piper rukshagandhum (also called 'Rukhsa Gandhum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in moist and dry deciduous forests, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Piper rukshagandhum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piper rukshagandhum has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piper rukshagandhum is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Piper rukshagandhum
Piper rukshagandhum is native to India.
Piper rukshagandhum FAQ
What are the common names of Piper rukshagandhum?
Rukshagandhum Piper
What is the scientific name of Piper rukshagandhum?
Piper rukshagandhum
What is the natural habitat of Piper rukshagandhum?
It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in shallow water or on wet rocks
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,