Pipli
Piper nepalense
Family: Piperaceae
What it is like
A slender climber. The leaves have stalks. The leaves are 4-13.5 cm long by 1.5-8 cm wide. They are oval to sword shaped. They are thinly leathery. The base is rounded. The flowers are green and in spikes which occur singly. The fruit is a berry. It is oval and pointed.
There are between 1000-2000 Piper species. They are mostly in the tropics.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 200-2000 m altitude. It grows in steep, rocky, shady places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The fruit is used as spices.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds or root offshoots.
Its other names
Local names
Khorsani