Piper Gota Grande

Piperaceae

 

 

 

 

 

Author: Genoveva Rodriguez

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Elevation

1200-1400m.

Size

Up to 150cm.

Characteristics

Thin, filled stick. Hasn't been found with ants. Leathery leaves of an intense green color. The leaves turn yellow as they die. Petiole not closed, and makes an indentation.

Location

Guacamayos ridge, Ollín-Sumaco, Cascadas de San. Rafael.

Herbivores