piperpiper
genusgenusDiverse tropical plants that grow as vines, shrubs, or small trees, characterized by their distinctive jointed stems and heart-shaped leaves with prominent veining. These aromatic plants feature unique spiky flower clusters that develop into small fruit-bearing structures.
Etymology
The name 'Piper' comes directly from the ancient Latin word 'piper' meaning 'pepper,' as many species in this genus were historically valued for their spicy fruits and aromatic qualities.
Interesting fact!
The flower spikes of these plants grow in the opposite direction to their leaves, a rare botanical phenomenon known as 'leaf-opposed inflorescence.'
All species of Piper
piperMethysticum
Kava, Kava kava, Intoxicating pepper.
piperRetrofractum
Bent spike pepper, Java long pepper, Curved pepper vine.
piperMagnificum
Splendid pepper plant, Velvet leaf pepper, Magnificent pepper plant.
piperPeepuloides
Quilted pepper plant, Metallic pepper vine, Peepul pepper.
piperSarmentosum
Chinese piper, Thai piper, Wild betel.
piperLongum
Long pepper, Indian long pepper, Pippali.
piperSylvaticum
Forest pepper, Metallic pepper vine, Silver forest piper.
piperPeltatum
Shield piper, Shield leaf vine, Shield peperomia.
piperAuritum
Root beer plant, Mexican pepper leaf, Sacred leaf.
piperCrocatum
Silver shine piper, Orange piper, Celebes pepper.
piperBetle
Betel leaf plant, Betel vine, Paan plant.
piperOrnatum
Celebes pepper, Silver striped pepper vine, Painted pepper.
piperNigrum
Black pepper plant, True pepper, Pepper vine.
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