Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
betle
ID:
480186

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 28 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479518



Common Names

  • Piper betle
  • Betel Pepper
  • Betel's Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Macropiper potamogetonifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper carnistilum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper canaliculatum Opiz [unknown]
  • Piper fenixii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper betel Blanco [unknown]
  • Piper bathicarpum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper bidentatum Stokes [unknown]
  • Piper blancoi Merr. [unknown]
  • Piper blumei (Miq.) Backer [unknown]
  • Piper anisodorum Blanco [unknown]
  • Piper philippinense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper pinguispicum C.DC. & Koord. [unknown]
  • Piper puberulinodum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper potamogetonifolium Opiz [unknown]
  • Piper saururus Burm. [unknown]
  • Piper siriboa L. [unknown]
  • Piper malamiris L. [unknown]
  • Piper malarayatense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper malamiri Blume [unknown]
  • Piper macgregorii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piperi betlum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Piper rubroglandulosum Chaveer. & Mokkamul [unknown]
  • Artanthe hexagyna Miq. [unknown]
  • Betela mastica Raf. [unknown]
  • Chavica betle Miq. [unknown]
  • Chavica blumei Miq. [unknown]
  • Chavica canaliculata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Chavica chuvya Miq. [unknown]
  • Chavica densa Miq. [unknown]
  • Chavica siriboa Miq. [unknown]
  • Cubeba melamiri Miq. [unknown]
  • Cubeba seriboa Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper marianum Opiz [unknown]
  • Piper densum Blume [unknown]

Description

Piper betle (also called Betel Pepper, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that are deep green in color with red veins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper betle is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and can be used to treat fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piper betle for. marianum (Opiz) Fosberg
Piper betle for. densum (Blume) Fosberg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper betle is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper betle is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It is grown from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Piper betle

Piper betle is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Piper betle FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper betle?

Piper betle

What is the common name of Piper betle?

Betel Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Piper betle?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

References