Piper augustum (Rudge)

Piperaceae
 

 
 

  

 

 

Author: Genoveva Rodriguez

 

Determined by: E.J. Tepe

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Elevation

1600m.

Size

Up to 2m.

Characteristics

Big leaves, looks like Araceae from a distance but with complete nodes on the stem. Does not have styles. Stem is reddish with white speckles. Leaves are big, leathery, and have an ovoid shape.

Location

Quijos river bank, near Borja.

Herbivores