Piper flavifructum
Family: Piperaceae
What it is like
A straggling shrub. The leaves are oval at the base and taper to the tip. They are 7-13 cm long by 11-16 cm wide. The fruit are 20 mm long by 50 mm wide. They are in loose groups. The fruit are yellow berries that are pear shaped.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
The fruit pulp is sweet and the seeds are bitter.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds - spice