Spanish Name
Pimienta negra
Scientific Name
Piper nigrum
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
Pictures
Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Creamy Ayote SoupTomato SalsaClassic gazpachoPineapple Skin TeaCreamy Basil Pesto with Tofu
Growth Type
Vine
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalSpicePollinator
Life Cycle
Secondary
Origin
IndiaSout East Asia
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
Use as spice and seasoning.
Nutritional Info
Contains piperine, manganese, vitamin K
Medicinal Uses
Stimulates digestion, improves nutrient absorption, mild pain reliever
Planting Distance
2–3 meters between support trees or poles
Harvest Time
2–3 years after planting. Harvest: Twice yearly in optimal tropical climates
