Piper acre
Piper acre, commonly known as Black Piper, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging to the Piperaceae family. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and inflammatory conditions. Its aromatic properties make it a valuable natural therapeutic resource.
- Scientific name: Piper acre
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Piper acre, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Piperales and the family Piperaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Piper.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Piperales | WCVP |
| Family | Piperaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Piper | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Piper acre, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as Black Pepper or Wild Pepper, while in Hindi, it is commonly called Kali Mirch. In Sanskrit, it is identified as Maricha, and in Bengali, it is known as Maricha.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse tropical regions located within the Malesia botanical realm. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the island of Jawa, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Furthermore, its geographical range extends to the Malay Peninsula, also known as Malaya. These specific locations highlight its preference for the humid environments found in Southeast Asia. Consequently, the distribution of Piper acre is concentrated within these key parts of the Malesian archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Piper acre has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |