Because of a lack of reliable taxonomic information, there is some doubt whether the information on the uses of this species does indeed refer to this plant[].

Common Name:

General Information

Piper bantamense is an evergreen, climbing shrub producing woody stems up to 15 metres long[].
The plant is gathered from the wild mainly for local medicinal uses, it is also used as a source of drinkable water when travelling in the jungle[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Indonesia.

Habitat

Forests and thickets at elevations up to 350 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Climber
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Drinkable water runs from the stem when cut[].

Medicinal

A poultice of the bark, mixed with ginger, clove and nutmeg, can be applied to muscles of arms and legs that are cramped due to cold[].

The fresh leaves, mixed with some water, have been used as a poultice to relieve headache[].

Other Uses

Clothes are soaked or washed in an infusion of the crushed, dried bark to give them a pleasant scent[, ].

Propagation

Seed -

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