Piper boehmeriifolium var. boehmeriifolium
Piper boehmeriifolium var. boehmeriifolium, commonly known as the Boehmeria pepper, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections. This botanical specimen plays a significant role in promoting holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Piper boehmeriifolium var. boehmeriifolium
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 boehmeriifolium var. boehmeriifolium, is recognized by several distinct common names in Chinese. Depending on the regional dialect or specific botanical classification, it is referred to as 小麻叶, 光轴苎叶菏 (also known as 光轴苎叶 or 歪叶蓝), 芦子藤, 十八症, or 光轴苎叶蒟.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小麻叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 光轴苎叶菏（光轴苎叶、歪叶蓝） | Wikidata |
| zh | 芦子藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 十八症 | Wikidata |
| zh | 光轴苎叶蒟 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |