Description
Piper mediocre (also called 'Mediocre Pepper', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Piper mediocre is used as a food flavoring, as a dye, and in traditional medicine for treating various ailments. It is also used as an insect repellent and for making perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piper mediocre is small and white, and the seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, round leaves.
Where to Find Piper mediocre
Piper mediocre is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.