PIPER ADUNCUM - SPIKED PEPPER.

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PIPER ADUNCUM. - SPIKED PEPPER.

Piper angustifolium (Matico or Spiked pepper

Common name
False matico, higuillo de hoja, man anesi wiwiri, matico, menuda, spiked pepper.
Family
Piperaceae (Pepper family).

Overview
This is a small, flowering tropical tree, erect branches with drooping twigs; indigenous to Suriname. It grows up to 21 feet tall.
Camphor and camphene are the main constituents.
The bright lance-shaped leaves are green and alternate elliptical, 4 - 10 inch long.
The spikes are flexible, 5 - 7 inches long.
The fruit is a one seeded berry; these small seeds are black.
Spiked pepper has a strong flavor, has the same chemical properties as Matico (Piper angustifolium) and is at sight almost identical.

Medicinal applications
Used as a aromatic bitter stimulant, against gonorrhea, leucorrhea, piles, hemorrhages and dyspepsia.
Locally, in South America, it is used as a styptic and astringent for wounds.
It is also applied to ulcers.
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Hardiness
USDA zone 9 - 11.
Propagation
Seeds and cuttings.
Culture
Full sun / light shade, sandy loam soil, needs high humidity.
Plant in frost free areas.

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Item	Description	Unit	Price	Quantity

Spiked pepper	seeds	100	US$ 29.50
Spiked pepper	seeds	1000	US$ 210.70

Spiked pepper	tincture	1 fl. oz (29.6 cc)	US$ 11.55
Spiked pepper	tincture	6 x 1 fl. oz	US$ 62.37
Spiked pepper	tincture	12 x 1 fl. oz	US$ 117.81
Spiked pepper	tincture	2 fl. oz (59.1 cc)	US$ 20.45
Spiked pepper	tincture	6 x 2 fl. oz	US$ 110.43
Spiked pepper	tincture	12 x 2 fl. oz	US$ 208.59

Spiked pepper	powder	1 lb	US$36.00
Spiked pepper	powder	5 lb ($34.20 /lb)	US$171.00
Spiked pepper	powder	10 lb ($32.40 /lb)	US$323.95

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