Piper nigrum
Black Pepper, Pepper
Also known as: Muldera multinervis Miq. +10 more
- Muldera multinervis Miq.
- Piper colonum C.Presl
- Piper denudatum Opiz
- Piper glabrispicum C.DC.
- Piper glyphicum Hoffmanns. ex Kunth
- Piper malabarense C.DC.
- Piper nigricans Willd. ex Link
- Piper nigrum var. hirtellosum Asokan Nair & Ravindran
- Piper nigrum var. mysorensis C.DC.
- Piper nigrum var. trioicum (Roxb.) C.DC.
- Piper rotundum Noronha
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Piperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub or tree.
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Piper nigrum (commonly known as Black Pepper or Pepper) is a climbing shrub or tree within the Piperaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Sri Lanka
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, El Salvador, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Haiti, Honduras, Laos, Leeward Is., Marianas, Mauritius, Mexico Gulf, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Seychelles, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Windward Is.