Piper arboreum
Piper arborium, commonly known as the Tree Pepper, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. This aromatic shrub offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments and natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Piper arboreum
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Piperales, it is classified under the family Piperaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Piper, specifically as the species Piper arborescens.
| 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 arboreum, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Long Pepper tree, while in its native India, it is commonly called Pimpali. In the Hindi language, it is known as Piphal, and in Bengali, it is referred to as Pipul.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across both Africa and North America. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Togo. The species also maintains a significant distribution throughout various regions of Mexico. Within this country, it can be found in Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, and the Mexico Gulf areas. Additionally, the plant extends its reach into the Mexico Southwest region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
Activities
Piper arboreum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytostatic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piper arboreum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |