Anise-scented Pepper

Piper marginatum, Piperaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerMulch MakerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dark-leaved malangaXanthosoma atrovirens

Pest Deterrent

Panama Hat PlantCarludovica palmata

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

CoconaSolanum sessiliflorum

Pest Deterrent

Mexican Sour GherkinMelothria scabra

Pest Deterrent

Cluster yamDioscorea dumetorum

Pest Deterrent

Rabo de MonoInga ruiziana

Pest DeterrentShade ProvisionNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Javanese Long PepperPiper retrofractum

Piper species are known to produce strong allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of related species

Uses

Functions

Spice ProductionMedicinal TeaInsect DeterrentUnderstory Biomass

Edible Parts

LeavesStems

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidRespiratory SupportAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Anise-scented Pepper grow in?

Anise-scented Pepper grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Anise-scented Pepper?

Good companions for Anise-scented Pepper include Dark-leaved malanga, Panama Hat Plant, Cocona, Mexican Sour Gherkin, Cluster yam.

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