Piper trioicum
Family: Piperaceae
What it is like
A slender climber. The leaves are broadly oval and 9-13 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. The base is rounded and it tapers to a tip. The male spikes are slender and 18 cm long. The female spikes are 20 cm long. The berries are oval and yellow when ripe.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Malesia
How it is used for food
The seeds are used to flavour food.
It is a cultivated plant.
Edible parts
Seeds, spice
How it is grown
In south India it flowers and fruits in March to May.
Its other names
Local names
Kattumulaku, Kattukurumulagu, Kaatu milagu