Piper Marsupiferum

Piper marsupiferum is a lesser-known but botanically significant member of the diverse Piper genus, which includes economically and medicinally important species such as Piper nigrum (black pepper) and Piper methysticum (kava). Native to the lowland rainforests of the Amazon, P. marsupiferum thrives in humid, shaded understories and exhibits a shrublike or scandent growth habit, often climbing or sprawling with age.

This species is particularly noted for its ornamental, deeply veined foliage and distinctive cup-like fruiting structures (hence the name marsupiferum, meaning “pouch-bearing”). Like many members of its genus, it exudes a mildly aromatic scent when the leaves are crushed, hinting at its chemical complexity and potential ethnobotanical applications.

This plant prefers our Dirtier Bag All Purpose Soil Blend!

• Pet Friendly: No
• Humidity: High
• Difficulty: Medium

Please Note: We try to photograph a good representation of the style, size and overall look of the plant category. Should there be specific variants (such as our Imperfect Plants) they will be marked as such. Each plant is unique in it's own way, so we cannot guarantee the exact number of leaf or stem counts.