False Kava (Fijian: Yaqoyaqona)
Macropiper timothianum (Piperaceae)
Characteristics
Shrub, 1.5-3 m tall. White flowers and red fruits.
Distribution
Grows in Pacific islands like Fiji and Samoa
Natural Medical Properties
No known.
Did you know?
Close related (same subfamily) to Kava (Piper methysticum) and Black Pepper (Piper nigrum).
Literature
World Flora Online
WorldChecklist of Selected Plant Families
A working list of all plant species