Hairy-leaved Pepper

Piper hispidum, Piperaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Panama Rubber TreeCastilla elastica

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Clery RootCalathea macrosepala

Pest Deterrent

Pinha-do-cerradoDuguetia spixiana

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

CoconaSolanum sessiliflorum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

BulletwoodManilkara bidentata

Pest DeterrentShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Forest YamDioscorea decipiens

Hairy pepper may deter insects and nematodes affecting forest yam through aromatic compounds

Wild Pepper VinePiper magnificum

Congeneric Piper species are known for strong allelopathic compounds that inhibit related species

Uses

Functions

Spice ProductionPest ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

LeavesFruit

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Hairy-leaved Pepper grow in?

Hairy-leaved Pepper grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Hairy-leaved Pepper?

Good companions for Hairy-leaved Pepper include Panama Rubber Tree, Clery Root, Pinha-do-cerrado, Cocona, Bulletwood.

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