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Family:

Piperaceae (Magnoliophyta)

Accepted Name:

This name is currently accepted.

Common Names:

Pepper Family

Description:

Number of genera: 10

Number of species: 1400-2000

Taxonomic notes (from PLANTAE): The Piperales, containing Piperaceae, Peperomiaceae and Saururaceae form a natural group long thought to have been derived from the Magnoliales. Burger (1977) suggested that the Piperaceae and the Nymphaeales may in fact be derived from monocots.

Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is widespread in the tropics of both the Old and New Worlds, often occupying mesic, shady habitats.