Cilantro peperomia
Peperomia maculosa

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A leafy herb.

There are about 1,000 Peperomia species. The majority are in tropical America.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in tropical America.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Central America (country/location of origin), Cuba (country/location of origin), Dominican Republic (country/location of origin), Haiti (country/location of origin), Jamaica (country/location of origin), Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as seasoning for beans and meat.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cilantro macho, Najashuio macho, Oreja de leon, Xutsun pathum

Synonyms

Peperomia monsterifolia Griseb.; Peperomia septuplinervia C. DC.; Piper maculosum L.;