Peperomia fraseri
C. DC.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPeperomia fraseri, commonly known as the flowering pepper, is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. Its native range covers Colombia and Peru. It has also been introduced to Ecuador and Guatemala.
Description
A tropical leafy herb in the Piperaceae family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are added to salads.
Traditional Uses
Leaves are added to salads.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon,
Synonyms
Peperomia fraseri var. resediflora (Linden & Andre) C. DC.and others
Also Known As
Erva-de-jaboti, Peperomia domestica.
References (1)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 628
