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Pepper plants (Piper)
The pepper plants genus has many ornamental species and a few edible ones, one of which is the producer of peppercorns, which have been used for thousands of years as a spice. However, some pepper plants species will typically contain a host of noxious chemicals to ward off mammals, preferring to live symbiotically with creatures such as ants. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Pepper plants
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Attributes of Pepper plants
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Pepper plants
Distribution of Pepper plants
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Distribution Map of Pepper plants
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Pepper plants
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The pepper plants genus encompasses plants that generally thrive in warm, humid environments, mirroring their native tropical habitat. Basic care involves providing medium to bright indirect light, ensuring well-draining soil, and maintaining consistently moist substrate without waterlogging. Common challenges include pests like spider mites and mealybugs, as well as sensitivity to cold drafts and low humidity, which can lead to leaf damage. Seasonally, pepper plants may require increased humidity and reduced watering during winter, as growth slows, and a gradual return to a regular watering schedule come spring.
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8 most common species：
Spiked pepper
Spiked pepper can be found throughout most of Central and South America. It is known for its intense peppery fragrance. It is quick to colonize clearings and grazing land, but livestock will not eat it, so spiked pepper is often considered a weed.
Hoja Santa
Hoja Santa a sacred leaf that is widely used in Mexican cooking. The leaves have a fragrant aroma reminiscent of rootbeer when crushed, hence the common name rootbeer tree.
Black pepper
Black pepper is a climbing vine grown for its fruit, peppercorn, which is often dried and used as a spice and condiment. It is the most traded spice in the world and one of the most commonly used spices in cuisines worldwide. Black peppercorns were discovered inserted in Ramesses II's nostrils as part of his mummification rites immediately after his death.
Betel
The betel (Piper betle) produces glossy, heart-shaped leaves accompanied by a yellow-white catkin. In some areas of Southern and Southeast Asia, betel leaves are offered to friends and guests as a mark of respect and in hope of auspicious beginnings.
Indian long pepper
Indian long pepper is so named because its edible black berries are similar to pepper in taste and color. It is a widely used spice and condiment in the cuisines of its native central and eastern Asia. It has a long history of human use and is mentioned in ancient Indian Ayurvedic texts and also in the writings of the ancient Greek scientist Hippocrates.
Wild pepper
Wild pepper (Piper sarmentosum) is a vining evergreen shrub that ambles as an understory plant in tropical areas of eastern Asia and has been traced back to prehistoric times. It requires rich, damp soil to thrive and can quickly spread up to 10 m when given the right conditions.
Piper sintenense
Piper sintenense is a tropical perennial herb notable for its heart-shaped leaves and slender spikes of small flowers. Thriving in understory forest habitats, it adapts to low-light conditions, which contribute to its rich, deep green foliage. Its growth pattern is often influenced by the moist, warm climates it prefers, leading to its lush and dense appearance.
Celebes pepper
Thanks to its striking, mottled leaves, celebes pepper has become a popular houseplant, cultivated worldwide. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it naturally grows in tropical forests. Thanks to its trailing growth habit, it makes a great choice for hanging baskets.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Pepper plants
Piper
The pepper plants genus has many ornamental species and a few edible ones, one of which is the producer of peppercorns, which have been used for thousands of years as a spice. However, some pepper plants species will typically contain a host of noxious chemicals to ward off mammals, preferring to live symbiotically with creatures such as ants.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Pepper plants
Feedback
Attributes of Pepper plants
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Pepper plants
Distribution of Pepper plants
Feedback
Distribution Map of Pepper plants
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Pepper plants
Feedback
The pepper plants genus encompasses plants that generally thrive in warm, humid environments, mirroring their native tropical habitat. Basic care involves providing medium to bright indirect light, ensuring well-draining soil, and maintaining consistently moist substrate without waterlogging. Common challenges include pests like spider mites and mealybugs, as well as sensitivity to cold drafts and low humidity, which can lead to leaf damage. Seasonally, pepper plants may require increased humidity and reduced watering during winter, as growth slows, and a gradual return to a regular watering schedule come spring.
Exploring the Pepper plants Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Spiked pepper
Spiked pepper can be found throughout most of Central and South America. It is known for its intense peppery fragrance. It is quick to colonize clearings and grazing land, but livestock will not eat it, so spiked pepper is often considered a weed.
Hoja Santa
Hoja Santa a sacred leaf that is widely used in Mexican cooking. The leaves have a fragrant aroma reminiscent of rootbeer when crushed, hence the common name rootbeer tree.
Black pepper
Black pepper is a climbing vine grown for its fruit, peppercorn, which is often dried and used as a spice and condiment. It is the most traded spice in the world and one of the most commonly used spices in cuisines worldwide. Black peppercorns were discovered inserted in Ramesses II's nostrils as part of his mummification rites immediately after his death.
Betel
The betel (Piper betle) produces glossy, heart-shaped leaves accompanied by a yellow-white catkin. In some areas of Southern and Southeast Asia, betel leaves are offered to friends and guests as a mark of respect and in hope of auspicious beginnings.
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More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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A database of 400000+ plants
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