Family Piperaceae, also known as the pepper family, includes a vast range of plants that are widely used for their culinary, medicinal, and ornamental properties. The family encompasses about 13 genera and 5,000 species of plants, including the popular black pepper, which is widely used as a spice. Other notable plants in the family Piperaceae include white pepper, long pepper, and betel. The family is commonly known for its pungent and spicy taste, which is attributed to their unique chemical compounds. Synonyms for the word "Family Piperaceae" include the pepper family, the pepper plants, and the pepper clan. These synonyms highlight the significance and diverse uses of the plants in this family.