Peperomia galioides

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows attached to other plants. It grows 40 cm tall. The stems are succulent and 2-3 mm thick.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, South America (country/location of origin), West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Congona del monte, Congona silvestre, Dikraychillo, Menta, Mishki congona de la sacha, Sacha congona, Sacha tigrecillo

Synonyms

Peperomia apoda Trel.; Peperomia galiifolia Trel.; Peperomia menkeana Miq. and many others