Piper pedicellatum

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A climber. The leaf blade is oval and 7-14 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The base is unequal. The flower spikes are opposite the leaves. Male spikes are 15-25 cm long by 2-3 mm wide. The female spikes are 9-14 cm long by 3-5 mm thick. The fruit are fleshy and 4 angled.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests in trees. In southern China it grows between 1,000-1,900 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and sometimes with meat. They are also chewed with betel nut.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bhalay chabo, Namar, Pi-pi-ling, Rori, Teravu, Tharei sapou

Synonyms

Piper cutripedunculum C. DC.;