Shortnegum pipla

PropertySpecification
Common NameShortnegum pipla
Scientific NameShortnegum pipla
FamilyPiperaceae
Plant TypeShrub / Perennial Herb
Height0.5 to 1 meter
StemThin, erect, with a greenish hue
LeavesOval or lanceolate, 5-10 cm long, 3-5 cm wide
Leaf ColorDark green on the upper surface, lighter underneath
FlowersSmall, yellowish-green, in spikes
Flower ArrangementAxillary spikes
FruitSmall, reddish-brown, 1-2 mm in diameter
Root SystemFibrous, with a strong aromatic fragrance
AromaStrong, pungent, peppery
HabitatTropical and subtropical regions, humid forests
Soil TypeWell-drained, loamy soils
Growth RateModerate
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