Peperomia asarifolia

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has short underground stems or rhizomes about 4 mm thick. The stems above ground are 6-8 cm long. The leaves are alternate and round. The are 9 cm long and 5-6 cm wide. They can have a pointed tip and heart shaped base.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 140-1,450 m above sea level. It grows on or among rocks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Peperomia brevipeduncula (C. DC.) Trel.; Peperomia pseudodependens C. DC.; and others