Piper capense var. capense

Wild Pepper - Piper capense var. capense
Wild Pepper - Piper capense var. capense
Wild Pepper - Piper capense var. capense

Common names: wild pepper (English); ihlolane, uluphokwana (Zulu); wildepeper (Afrikaans). 
Botanical name: Piper capense var. capense

The wild pepper, Piper capense var. capense, is a species of pepper, and a scrambling shrub or small tree. It is native to southern Africa, where it has been used as a traditional medicine to treat various diseases. The fruit of the plant is used as a spice. The plant is easy to grow from seeds or cuttings, and prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits: aromatic, culinary herb, medicine, pot plant


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Family: Piperaceae
Type: shrub
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