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Pippli

Local Name	:	Pippli
Botanical Name	:	Piper longum L.
Common Name	:	Long pepper
Family	:	Piperaceae
Distribution	:	In Odisha, it is found in the forested regions and cultivated in some areas. It is also widely distributed in various parts of India. Native to the Indian subcontinent, and found in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Habit	:	Climber
Short Description	:	It is a flowering vine with elongated fruit spikes used as a spice and in traditional medicine. The fruit is similar to black pepper and is often used in Ayurvedic treatments.

Descriptions

It is a perennial climbing plant with a woody stem. It has heart-shaped, dark green leaves that are alternate and broad. The plant produces catkin-like spikes that bear tiny flowers, which are greenish-yellow in color. The fruit is an elongated spike, up to 5 cm long, consisting of many small, blackish drupes embedded in the fleshy spike.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

June - September

Use(s)

Long pepper is used to treat common respiratory ailments such as cough, cold, asthma and bronchitis