Tsiperifery
Piper borbonensis

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A creeper or vine. It can grow 5-10 m long. The leaves are simple and entire. They are alternate. The seeds are 3 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Madagascar, ReUnion

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cubeba borbonensis Miq.; Cubeba costulata Miq.; Piper aristolochioides Lam.; Piper cubeba Lam.; Piper dubium Miq.; Piper perrottetii C.DC; Piper pyrifolium Vahl; Piper radicans Vahl; Piper sylvestre auct. non Lam.;