Piper methysticum
Kava, Kava Pepper
Other regional names: Kawa Pepper
- Kawa Pepper
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Piperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Piper methysticum (commonly known as Kava or Kava Pepper) is a rhizomatous plant within the Piperaceae family. It originates in the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Santa Cruz Is., Vanuatu
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Hawaii, Marquesas, Niue, Samoa, Society Is., Tonga, Wallis-Futuna Is.