Piper methysticum | Kava Kava. Originated in … Thailand | Various
Piper methysticum belongs to the plant family PIPERACEÆ and Genus Piper This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Piper methysticum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Piper methysticum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Piper methysticum kava kava is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The roots of Piper methysticum have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Black is the most typical color produced by Kava kava. Kava has been used in Thailand for dyeing.
The Roots of Piper methysticum can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … black
Piper methysticum has herbal applications as a stimulant, as a tonic, as an aphrodisiac and as a urinary antiseptic. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Kava kava is not to be taken by pregnant women. Only the root is used in herbal preparations.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.