Yorho-hamang
Piper thomsonii

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A herb. It lies along the ground and is somewhat woody. It forms roots at the nodes. The leaves are oval and taper to the tip. They are heart shaped at the base. They are dark green. The fruit is in a long spike.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in shady high rainfall areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Laos, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten with betel nut. They are chewed raw. They are also cooked with rice flour and eaten in curry. Sometimes fruit are added to curries.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Angoni pan, Ashira, Auni pan, Hanbithi

Synonyms

Chavica thomsonii C. DC.; and others