Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
487162

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486494



Common Names

  • Piper nigrum
  • Black Pepper
  • Black Peppertree


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Synonyms

  • Muldera multinervis Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper colonum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Piper denudatum Opiz [unknown]
  • Piper glyphicum Hoffmanns. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper malabarense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper nigrum hirtellosum Asokan Nair & Ravindran [unknown]

Description

Piper nigrum (also called 'Black Pepper' and 'Black Pepper Vine', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to India and Sri Lanka. It has dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Piper nigrum is a popular spice used in many cuisines. It is also used to make essential oils and has medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piper nigrum is a small, white and yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings of this plant are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piper nigrum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Piper nigrum

Piper nigrum is native to Central and South America.

Piper nigrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piper nigrum?

Piper nigrum

What are the common names of Piper nigrum?

Black pepper, cubeb pepper, and long pepper

What are the uses of Piper nigrum?

It is used as a spice and for medicinal purposes

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