Australian pepper-vine, Giant pepper vine
Piper hederaceum

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

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.

Possibly the same as or confused with Piper novae-hollandiae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia

How it is used for food

The fruit are edible. The seeds can be ground and used as a pepper substitute.

Edible parts

Fruit, seed - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chavica hugeliana Miq.; Cubeba hederacea Miq.; Piper hugeianum (Miq.) Miq. Piper novae-hollandiae Miq.; Piper paramattense C. DC.;