Piper crassinervium

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-5 m tall. The leaves are oval and 13-23 cm long by 5-14 cm wide. They are rounded at the base and taper to the tip.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ashiya, Aua hatu nixpu, Guaviduca, Pu'puhueo'co

Synonyms

Piper huberi C. DC.; and many others