Piper laetispicum
Piper laetispicum, commonly known as a member of the pepper family, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Found primarily in tropical regions, it possesses unique bioactive compounds. Researchers are currently exploring its potential pharmacological properties, specifically its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, to develop new therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Piper laetispicum
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Piperales, it is further categorized under the family Piperaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Piper, specifically as the species Piper laetispicum.
| 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 laetispicum, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大叶蒟 (zh), 大叶蒟 (zh-hans), and 大叶蒟 (zh-cn). Additionally, in Korean, it is commonly called Gosaejrumz (za).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大叶蒟 | Wikidata |
| za | Gosaejrumz | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大叶蒟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶蒟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its distribution includes the tropical island province of Hainan. It is also recorded as growing throughout the China Southeast region. Beyond Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, one of its notable habitats can be found within the country of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Piper laetispicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piper laetispicum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidepressant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |