Piper hederaceum
(Miq.) C. DC.
Australian pepper-vine, Giant pepper vine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPiper hederaceum, commonly known as the giant pepper vine, is a species of plants in the pepper family Piperaceae. It is a twining climber with a stem diameter up to 15 cm (5.9 in) which is endemic to eastern Australia, found from Lockhart River, Queensland, to Bermagui, New South Wales. It inhabits tropical, subtropical and temperate rainforest at altitudes from sea level to about 1,200 m (3,900 ft).
Description
A climber. It forms roots at the nodes that can attach to other things to climb. The leaves are simple, alternate and oval. They are 4-12 cm long by 2-11 cm wide. The leaf stalks have expanded bases.
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible. The seeds can be ground and used as a pepper substitute.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are edible. The seeds can be ground and used as a pepper substitute.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia,
Notes
Possibly the same as or confused with Piper novae-hollandiae.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Melzer, R. & Plumb, J., 2011, Plants of Capricornia. Belgamba, Rockhampton. p 386
