Piper angustifolium
Piper angustifolium, commonly known as a member of the Piperaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, offering significant potential for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Piper angustifolium
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Piperales and the family Piperaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Piper, with its specific species name being angustifolium.
| 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, known scientifically as Piper angustifolium, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In the Czech language, it is referred to as pepřovník úzkolistý.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | pepřovník úzkolistý | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered within the northern regions of South America. It can be found growing in the territory of French Guiana. Additionally, its presence extends into the country of Suriname. Within the borders of Brazil, it is specifically located in the northern part of the nation. These locations highlight the tropical habitats where the species is naturally established.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Piper angustifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Camphor, camphene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Piper angustifolium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Bacteriostatic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piper angustifolium has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |