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Piper nigrum (Variegated)
| Family Name: | Piperaceae |
A variegated Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) climber will be an interesting addition to any parks and gardens for its ornamental egg-shaped leaves with green and cream colour. This plant grows well under bright but indirect sun with moderate watering and can be propagated via seed or stem cutting.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 3 m to 4.5 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 3 m to 4.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A woody climber with variegated leaves of green and cream to white. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are typically ovate (egg-shaped) to ovate-oblong (elongated egg shape), variegated with green and cream colour. |
| Fruit | Round fruits are botanically known as drupes (3-4 mm wide). Unripe fruits occur in cream, green and a mixture of both cream and green. They ripen to red and becomes black when dried. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | Can be planted in containers, hanging baskets and trained on trellises. |
|---|---|
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Moist Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Cream / Off-White |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual Flowers , Monoecious |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Others
| Master ID | 32450 |
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| Species ID | 6862 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
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