TopTropicals Plant Catalog

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This spreading vine is fast growing and has many uses. It is used medicinally in Asia. The whole plant is used as expectorant, leaves as carminative in India and South China as well as Indonesia. It is used for feverish diseases, for digestive disorders, and toothache. The extract may be applied externally to treat pain in the bones. When the root is chewed with betel nut, it is said to be helpful for the treatment of coughs and asthma; with nutmeg and ginger it is used to treat pleurisy. The leaves are used as food (food wraps) in Vietnam.

The genus Piper is large genus of chiefly climbing tropical shrubs.

Species:

Piper aduncum

Piper auritum

Piper betle

Piper blattarum

Piper longum

Piper nigrum

Piper ornatum

Piper peltatum

Piper retrofractum

Piper sarmentosum

Bushy or semi-trailing perennial. This plant makes an impressive specimen with large felted silvery leaves and candelabras of blue coleus-like flowers.

Excellent variagated, fragrant herb that is ideal in mixed containers and patio planters. Leaves are used for cooking as basil. Great in full sun to part shade. Grows 10-14" tall. Fertilize every 2 weeks with an all-purpose fertilizer for best growth. Keep soil moderately moist.