Peperomia wightiana

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A slender slightly succulent herb. The leaves are alternate. The leaves have bases that overlap. They are 1.3 cm long by 0.9 cm wide. The flowers are in a simple spike. This is 3-4 cm long. It grows on wet rocks and tree trunks.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist deciduous forests on rocks or other plants.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kalpirami

Synonyms

Possibly Peperomia heyneana Miq.;