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Betel leaf

Piper betle

Vine whose glossy leaves are chewed with areca nut and used as a wrapping spice/flavoring in South and Southeast Asia.

Family

Piperaceae

Temperature

22-27°C (absolute 17-31°C)

Rainfall

3000-3700mm (absolute 2500-4200mm)

Altitude

1000m

Soil pH

5-5.6 (absolute 4.3-6.8)

Soil types

Rich, well-drained loamy soils