Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoumbratum
ID:
748803

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Fís.-Geogr. Nac. Costa Rica 9: 171 (1896 publ. 1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748136



Common Names

  • False Pepper
  • Umbrella Pepper
  • Pseudoumbratum Pepper


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Description

Piper pseudoumbratum (also called 'False Umbrella Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, slender stems with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Piper pseudoumbratum is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is used as a groundcover and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also used in rock gardens and other areas where it can spread without becoming invasive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper pseudoumbratum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper pseudoumbratum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the seeds germinate. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn. Place the cuttings in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the cuttings root.

Where to Find Piper pseudoumbratum

Piper pseudoumbratum is native to tropical Africa.

Piper pseudoumbratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper pseudoumbratum?

Piper pseudoumbratum

What is the common name of Piper pseudoumbratum?

False-shade pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper pseudoumbratum?

It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,