Piper truman-yunckeri
Family: Piperaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It has a few branches. The leaf stalks are 3-4 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 20-22 cm long by 12-14 cm wide. They taper to the tip. The flowers are in tight clusters. The fruit is oval and 1-2.3 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowland Amazonian forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Ecuador (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tunchitunch