Piper zeylanicum
Also known as: Piper arcuatum Thwaites +3 more
- Piper arcuatum Thwaites
- Piper caninum var. thwaitesii (C.DC.) Hook.
- Piper thwaitesii C.DC.
- Piper thwaitseii C.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Piperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub or tree.
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Piper zeylanicum is a climbing shrub or tree belonging to the Piperaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Piper genus, encompassing over 2400 species globally.
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)
Sri Lanka