Piper recessum
R. O. Gardner
Piperaceae Edible: Leaves - masticatory
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Description
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.
Edible Uses
The leaves are chewed with betel nut as a masticatory.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are chewed with betel nut.
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Medicinal Uses
The leaves are traditionally chewed with betel nut.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It can grow up to 2,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Other Information
It is also cultivated.
Also Known As
Angganda, Koggan, Kuki
References (1)
- Gardner, R. O., 2003, Piper (Piperaceae) in New Guinea: The non-climbing species. BLUMEA 48:47-68
