How to Identify Piperaceae
Piperaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Piperales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 57 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Piperaceae Species
Peperomia serpens (Sw.) G.Don
Peperomia serpens (Sw.) G.Don
Peperomia serpens, vining peperomia, is a perennial flowering plant native to Ne…
Peperomia urvilleana A.Rich.
Peperomia urvilleana A.Rich.
Peperomia urvilleana is a succulent subshrub flowering plant in the Piperaceae f…
Peperomia leptostachya Hook. & Arn.
Peperomia leptostachya Hook. & Arn.
Peperomia leptostachya is a small succulent herb in the pepper family found acro…
Piper peltatum L.
Piper peltatum L.
Piper peltatum is a Piperaceae shrub found in drier Neotropics, ranging from Mex…
Peperomia japonica Makino
Peperomia japonica Makino
Peperomia japonica is a flowering plant in the Piperaceae family native to parts…
Piper auritum Kunth
Piper auritum Kunth
Piper auritum Kunth is a sassafras-scented American perennial herb widely used i…
Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth
Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth
Peperomia pellucida is an annual shallow-rooted herb used as food, an ornamental…
Peperomia caperata Ruiz & Pav. ex Yunck.
Peperomia caperata Ruiz & Pav. ex Yunck.
Emerald ripple peperomia (Peperomia caperata) is a small evergreen perennial flo…
Peperomia quadrifolia (L.) Kunth
Peperomia quadrifolia (L.) Kunth
Peperomia quadrifolia is a Peperomia species in the Piperaceae family that is en…
Piper aduncum L.
Piper aduncum L.
Piper aduncum L., or matico, is a tropical evergreen shrubby tree with native ra…
Peperomia bracteata A.W.Hill
Peperomia bracteata A.W.Hill
Peperomia bracteata is a geophytic Peperomia species native to Mexico and Guatem…
Piper capense L.fil.
Piper capense L.fil.
Piper capense is a Piper genus pepper relative of black pepper, whose berries ar…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Piperaceae?
Piperaceae plants belong to the Piperales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 57 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Piperaceae?
Piperaceae is classified in the order Piperales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 57 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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