Wild Pepper Vine

Piper magnificum, Piperaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellisPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

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

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chicle TreeManilkara chicle

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Wild PepperCapsicum flexuosum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

West Indian GherkinCucumis anguria

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

PiquiCaryocar villosum

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Hairy-leaved PepperPiper hispidum

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

Cush-cush YamDioscorea trifida

Wild Pepper Vine's aromatic compounds may deter pests from yam tubers but could also have mild allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Spice ProductionVertical GrowingMedicinal PlantHabitat Creation

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveAntimicrobialStimulant

Common Questions

What zones does Wild Pepper Vine grow in?

Wild Pepper Vine grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Wild Pepper Vine?

Good companions for Wild Pepper Vine include Chicle Tree, Wild Pepper, West Indian Gherkin, Piqui.

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