Piper gaudichaudianum
Family: Piperaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are 11-16 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. They are oval to sword shaped and the base is unequal.
It is used as medicine and has antimicrobial properties.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Brazil it has been recorded at 650 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Roots chewed, fruit - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Joao borandy, Jaborandi, Murta, Pariparoba, Pariparova, Pimenteira-do-mato
Synonyms
Artanthe gaudichaudiana (Kunth) Miq.; Steffensia gaudichaudiana Kunth;