Piper recessum
R. O. Gardner
PiperaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves - masticatory
The leaves are chewed with betel nut as a masticatory.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. It can grow up to 2,000 m above sea level.
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Countries: Papua New Guinea
How to Identify
A shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m tall. The trunk can be 10 cm across. Young shoots can be red near the nodes. The leaves are oval to round and 25 cm long by 22 cm wide. The base is heart shaped.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are traditionally chewed with betel nut.
Other Information
It is also cultivated.
Names & Synonyms
Angganda, Koggan, Kuki
References (1)
- Gardner, R. O., 2003, Piper (Piperaceae) in New Guinea: The non-climbing species. BLUMEA 48:47-68
