Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoaduncum
ID:
491377

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC. in Pittier

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Fís.-Geogr. Nac. Costa Rica 9: 166 (1896 publ. 1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490709

Common Names

  • Piper pseudoaduncum
  • Pseudoaduncum Piper
  • Piper Pseudoaduncum

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Description

Piper pseudoaduncum (also called False-hooked Piper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in lowland forests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper pseudoaduncum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piper pseudoaduncum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper pseudoaduncum can be propagated through stem cuttings. It should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Piper pseudoaduncum

Piper pseudoaduncum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Piper pseudoaduncum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Piper pseudoaduncum?

Piper pseudoaduncum prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Piper pseudoaduncum?

Piper pseudoaduncum prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Piper pseudoaduncum?

Water Piper pseudoaduncum 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,

References

Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:198875-2: Based on the initial data import