Peperomia acuminata

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A leafy herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as seasoning either dried or boiled.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Culantro de montana

Synonyms

Peperomia nemorosa (Vahl) C. DC.; Piper nemorosum Vahl; and many others