Piper asterotrichum
Family: Piperaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are oval and taper towards the top. The flower spikes are white.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics.
Countries/locations it is found in
Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cordoncillo, Kaech, Katech, Unkuch, Untuntup