Taxonomic notes on the Piper pedicellatum C. DC. (Piperaceae)

Based on the evidence from morphology, literature survey and specimen examination, Piper curtipedunculum (Piperaceae) is recognized as independent species which is used to be a synonym of Piper pedicellatum. Piper boehmeriifolium var. glabricaule, Piper terminaliflorum and Piper yunnanense are considered as new synonyms of P. pedicellatum to which they are similar by a series of morphological characters. And the morphological differences, similarities and geographical ranges of these plant are clarified.