Kubamba PRODUCT NAME
Piper umbellatum var. Subpeltatum C.DC. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Kubamba |
| Local Name: | Bal-lai (Bontoc); K amamba (Tayabas); Kubamba (Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Capiz); Kuyo (Davao) Pugapong (Bukidnon). |
| Family: | Piperaceae |
| Other Species of Same Genera: | The leaves of several species of Piper are used as substitutes for those of Piper betle for chewing with the seeds of Areca catechu |
| Product Description: | A vine with large, alternate, thin, heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are very small, and are densely crowded on spikes which are about 10cm in length |
| NTFP Classification: | Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is distributed from northern Luzon to the southern part of the Sulu Archipelago |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | leaves, leaflets |
| Uses: | The young leaves and spikes are boiled as a condiment with fish |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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