Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudonifrum
ID:
1279714

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 2: 275 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279052



Common Names

  • Piper pseudonifrum
  • False Nipplewort
  • False Piper
  • False Peppernut


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Description

Piper pseudonifrum (also called Piper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and thick, green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper pseudonifrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper pseudonifrum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper pseudonifrum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Transplanting of seedlings should be done when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Piper pseudonifrum

Piper pseudonifrum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Piper pseudonifrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper pseudonifrum?

Piper pseudonifrum

What is the common name of Piper pseudonifrum?

Pseudo-Nifrum Piper

Where is Piper pseudonifrum found?

It is found in Mexico and 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,