Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoaequale
ID:
486158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 2(2): 540 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485490

Common Names

  • Piper pseudoaequale
  • False-equal Pepper
  • False-equal Piper

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Description

Piper pseudoaequale (also called Pseudoaequale Pepper, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 m in height, with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests, and is often found in the understory of these habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper pseudoaequale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper pseudoaequale is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper pseudoaequale is a species of plant native to Brazil. It is a terrestrial plant, meaning it grows in soil. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Piper pseudoaequale

Piper pseudoaequale is found in Central and South America, as well as in parts of the Caribbean.

Piper pseudoaequale FAQ

What is the common name of Piper pseudoaequale?

Commonly known as the false aequale pepper

What is the native range of Piper pseudoaequale?

Native to tropical regions of Central and South America

What is the preferred soil type for Piper pseudoaequale?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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,

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