Acelga Angular

Piperaceae

 

 

Author: Genoveva Rodriguez

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Elevation

400-1200m

Size

Up to 2.50m.

Characteristics

Big lanceolated leaves. Color of leaves is bright green. Mid rib of leaf, petiole and stems have longitudinal fringes. Texture of leaves is similar to Spinach Leaf Piper at 2100m, but leaves are bigger.

Location

Cascadas de San. Rafael, Shiripuno, Ahuano. Immature flowers Jun-06.

Herbivores