Piper plagiophyllum
K. Schum. & Lauterb.
Piperaceae Edible: Leaves - flavouring
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Description
A vine. It grows 7 m tall and the trunks are 10 cm across. The leaves are 30 cm long by 24 cm wide. Probably now Piper subbullatum K. Schum. & Pauterb.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavouring.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu,
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
