Piperaceae · Piper

Piper hymenophyllum

Climber
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & more
Flowering
September-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Piper hymenophyllum
Genus
Piper
Habit
Climber
Habitat
Semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
September-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Variable
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Piperaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Piperaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Piper hymenophyllum

Piper hymenophyllum is a climber belonging to the Piperaceae family (Pepper family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, spike flower clusters, drupe on spike fruit. It is typically found in semi-evergreen and evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April.

Illustration representing the Piperaceae family
Botanical family

Piperaceae

Pepper family

Piper hymenophyllum belongs to the Piperaceae family.

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