Piper wallichii

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a fresh vegetable. They are also chewed with betel nut.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chabo, Punjok pan

Synonyms

Chavica wallichii Miq.; Piper aurantiacum Wall. ex C. DC.; Piper aurantiacum var. hupeense C. DC.; Piper emeiense Y.Q. Tseng; Piper henryci C. DC.; Piper ichangense C. DC.; Piper martinii C. DC.; Piper wallichii var. hupeense (C. DC.) Hand.-Mazz.;