Piper hostmannianum
Piper hostmannianum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Piper hostmannianum, scientifically known as Piper hostmannianum, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its rich bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. This species holds significant pharmacological potential, offering promising insights into modern therapeutic developments and natural healing.
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Piper Hostmannianum Var. Ramiflorum · Piper Nemorale · 6 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Piper hostmannianumSynonyms
- Piper hostmannianum var. ramiflorum
- Piper nemorale
- Artanthe hostmanniana
- Piper puberulibaccum
- Piper subcrassifolium
- Piper paracaimanum
- Piper hostmannianum var. glabrirameum
- Piper gleasonii var. wonotoboense
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Piperales. Finally, it is a member of the family Piperaceae within 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the tropical regions of the Americas. Its distribution extends across several nations in Northern South America, including Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, it can be found inhabiting the landscape of French Guiana. Beyond the mainland, the species is also documented within the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Consequently, the plant's presence is closely tied to these specific northeastern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Piper hostmannianum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hostmaniane.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hostmaniane | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
hostmaniane
- Journal of natural products