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Scientific Name:Piper capense Vernacular Name:Ikinyaminyami. Umukonjoro, rubondi Family name :Piperaceae Geographic Distribution:submontane and montane rainforest, clearings, 1800- 2200 m.
Erect woody herb , leaves alternate or small shrub up to 1-4m tall, with petiole forming a sheath around the stem over most of its length, lamina ovate. Spike solitary,opposite, to the leaves, Flower minute without perianth. Fruit a globular berry.
The leaves of p. capense are used in traditional medicine against sanies blebs.