It is a plant of the family Piperaceae. Used as a condiment. Its scientific name is Piper auritum. Known by other common names such as: Acuyo, yerba santa, alajan, momo, tlanepa, or piper.
ACOYO: On the gastronomy of Mexico, kind of cornbread flavored with leaves of acoyo, chiles. Onion, garlic, salt and cumin.