HOME
University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium
Peperomia pellucida

Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth  [Unverified Identification]


Family Piperaceae
Local Name Pansit-pansitan, ulasiman bato, tangan-tangan
Habit Herb
Habitat Disturbed habitats, frequently in damp areas
Special Notes Stems terete, 5mm thick, pale green
Ethnobotanical Uses FOOD: used for consumption as salad; ORNAMENTAL: used for ornamental purposes;
Collected from Tey-tey, Bayabas, Sablan, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Inocillas, Mallari, Siazon, Tugade, Valdez

×