Laos chili wood
Piper ribesioides
Family: Piperaceae
What it is like
A vigorous climber.
There are between 1000-2000 Piper species. They are mostly in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andamans, Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The young leaves are chewed with betel nut. The stalk is used as flavouring in food dishes.
Stems are sold in markets in Laos.
Edible parts
Stem, fruit, leaves - chewed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Akar kalong ular, Cawi, Dunlok, Lada rimba, Mai sakhaan, Sa khan, Sireh murai, Ta khaan lek, Taw-kun
Synonyms
Cubeba wallichii Miq.;