Macropiper guahamense (Macropiper guahamense)
Description
The generic name derives from the Latin piper , 'pepper'. The specific name is derived from the greek Latinized methysticum for ' intoxicating '. The common name kava (-kava) comes from the languages of the area, Tongan and Marchesano . In the world, the term kava is used to refer, in addition to the plant, including the roots and dried rhizomes marketed as supplements, both the beverage that is produced from these parts , the consumption of which is widespread among the populations of Polynesia (including the islands Hawaii ) of Melanesia , of Micronesia , as well as in Australia . Kava has an effect sedative and is consumed primarily as a relaxing no effect on mental clarity. The active ingredients that are responsible for this action are the kavalactones .
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Piperales
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Family: Piperaceae
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Genus: Macropiper
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