English Common Name: Betel Leaf Chinese Name / 中文名: 萎叶 (Wēi yè) Other Local Name: Sirih (Malaysia and Indonesia) Family Name: Piperaceae Scientific Name: Piper betle Synonym: Piper chavya, Chavica betle Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Piperales > Piperaceae (Pepper Family) > Piper Origin: Bali, West Indies Growth Habit: Climber Characteristic: A climber plant with heart shape leaves. Care Requirements: Prefers partial to full sun and lots of watering Images Location: Penang, Malaysia ![]() ![]() |
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