Piper silvivagum (C.DC.)

Piperaceae
 

 
 

  

 

 

 

Author: Genoveva Rodriguez

 

Determined by: E.J. Tepe

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Elevation

1700-2400m.

Size

Up to 5m.

Characteristics

More or less parallel venation, thin scandent stem, opaque, apparently hispid. Small to very large leaves. Leaf dulls with age and gets harder. Semi-epiphyte growth form.

Location

Yayayacu, Sierra Azul, Pumayacu, Chaco, Las Palmas Island, Guacamayos ridge.

Herbivores