Piper surrogatus
Family: Piperaceae
What it is like
A vine. It climbs up rainforest trees. The fruit are small. They are 5 cm long and 2 mm across.
There are between 1000-2000 Piper species. They are mostly in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It occurs in Papua New Guinea near Buin in Bougainville. It grows in the rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Cook Islands, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
How it is used for food
Used for chewing with betel.
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit - flavouring