Piper attenuatum
Piper attenuatum, commonly known as the long pepper or black pepper vine, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its warming properties, it is frequently used in traditional medicine to support digestive health, alleviate respiratory issues, and stimulate circulation through its potent, aromatic phytochemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Piper attenuatum
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Piper attenuatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Piperales and the family Piperaceae. Ultimately, it is classified under 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, known scientifically as Piper attenuatum, is referred to by the common name 卵叶胡椒 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 卵叶胡椒 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the states of India and specifically within the Assam region. Its presence extends into Bangladesh, making it a notable species in that area as well. Additionally, the plant thrives in the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Beyond the subcontinent, its geographical range also reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Activities
Piper attenuatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piper attenuatum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include NAFLD.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NAFLD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |