
Edible : Stem
A slender vine. The stem is 2 cm across. The leaves are 8-12 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. The leaf stalk is 1-1.5 cm long. The flowers are opposite the leaves. The flowering shoots are 7-9 cm long.
Distribution It is a tropical plant. In north Australia it grows from sea level to 750 m above sea level
Other Names :
Sakhan, Chili wood,
Piper interruptum var. multinervum C. DC.;
Possibly Piper triandrum F. Muell.;
The stem is used as a flavouring. It is very spicy, with peppery and chilli tones,