Piper boehmeriifolium var. boehmeriifolium
Piper boehmeriifolium var. boehmeriifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Piper boehmeriifoliuum var. boehmeriifolium, is a significant medicinal plant within the Piperaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this variety is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural treatments.
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Piper Terminaliflorum · Piper Spirei · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Piper boehmeriifolium var. boehmeriifoliumSynonyms
- Piper terminaliflorum
- Piper spirei
- Piper boehmeriifolium var. firmius
- Piper boehmeriifolium var. tonkinense
- Piper spirei var. pilosius
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Piperales, falling into the family Piperaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Piper as the specific variety boehmeriifolium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Piperales |
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Genus | Piper |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found specifically throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is native to the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across the country of Bangladesh. Finally, it is also documented growing within the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Piper boehmeriifolium var. boehmeriifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-[(2e,4e,9e)-10-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2,4,9-undecatrienoyl]pyrrolidine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-[(2e,4e,9e)-10-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2,4,9-undecatrienoyl]pyrrolidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-[(2e,4e,9e)-10-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2,4,9-undecatrienoyl]pyrrolidine
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