Piper crassinervium
Piper crassinervium, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, belongs to the diverse Piperaceae family. Native to tropical regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently studied for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, offering vast potential in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Piper crassinervium
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 as Piper crassinervium.
| 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 crassinerovium, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the thick-veined pepper, while in Portuguese, it is known as pimenta-de-folha-grossa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions. In Central America, its presence is documented within the borders of Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving toward the Caribbean, it can be found in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The species also extends into Northern South America, specifically inhabiting French Guiana. Finally, its geographical reach includes the territory of Guyana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | 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 |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Piper crassinervium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include crassinervic acid, flavanone, naringenin, sakuranetin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| crassinervic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sakuranetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |