Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subfuscum
ID:
486264

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 217 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485596

Common Names

  • Piper subfuscum
  • Piper Grass
  • Piper Bush

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Synonyms

  • Piper tablazosense C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Piper subfuscum (also called 'Pimenta-de-macaco-vermelho', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. It is native to Brazil, and is found in cerrado and caatinga habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piper subfuscum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper subfuscum 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 subfuscum is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Piper subfuscum

Piper subfuscum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Piper subfuscum FAQ

What are the common names of Piper subfuscum?

Piper subfuscum is commonly known as False Amboin Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper subfuscum?

Piper subfuscum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru

What are the uses of Piper subfuscum?

Piper subfuscum is used in traditional medicine and as a culinary spice

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,