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Spiked pepper

Piper aduncum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Tanzania), Asia (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Piperales (Piperales)

Species

Piper aduncum (Spiked pepper)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cordoncillo

Portuguese pimenta-longa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spiked pepper?

The scientific name of Spiked pepper is Piper aduncum. It belongs to the genus Piper.

What is the conservation status of Spiked pepper?

Spiked pepper (Piper aduncum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spiked pepper live?

Spiked pepper is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Tanzania), Asia (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea.

What family does Spiked pepper belong to?

Spiked pepper (Piper aduncum) belongs to the genus Piper, which is part of the taxonomic family Piperaceae.

Is Spiked pepper endangered?

No, Spiked pepper (Piper aduncum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Spiked pepper belong to?

Spiked pepper (Piper aduncum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Spiked pepper?

The closest relatives of Spiked pepper in the genus Piper include Benin pepper, betel pepper, black pepper, cubeb, Higuillo.