Its other alias is pepper tree, both names belong to the same kind of plant, a kind of plant used for ornamental purposes, which is not the same kind of pepper we eat in our daily life. But it is full of pepper odor all over its body, especially when the leaves are crushed.
Second, morphological characteristics
It belongs to the evergreen shrub, the growth rate is relatively slow, the height of about 30 to 90 centimeters, the span is relatively large. Its leaves are not large, dark green in color, with a glossy top, relatively shiny and nice. The flowers are golden yellow when they open. Because of its ornamental value, it is often used to make into a bonsai, as long as all aspects of proper maintenance, transplanted into a beautiful and sophisticated pot, its ornamental value will be relatively high, placed in the home can add a touch of vitality, but also can play a decorative role.
Third, notes
It is often confused with the fragrant wood in life, fragrant wood has the role of mosquito repellent, although it has a peppery odor, but does not have the efficacy of mosquitoes, in the maintenance of the time, try to choose a bright light irradiation of the place for maintenance.