Piper rostratum

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 60 cm tall. It can climb along the ground. The leaves are 9.5-13 cm long by 6-10 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 380-1,250 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cha plu khon

Synonyms

Peperomia rostrata (Roxb.) A. Dietr.; Piper birmanicum C. DC.; Piper stylosum Miq.; Rhyncholepis roxburghii Miq.;