Piper laetispicum
Piper laetispicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Piper laetispicum, is a significant medicinal plant belonging to the Piperaceae family. Valued in traditional herbal medicine, it possesses diverse bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic properties. Research focuses on its pharmacological activities, exploring its role in treating various ailments and its contribution to natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Piper Latispicum · Piper Maclurei
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Piper laetispicumSynonyms
- Piper latispicum
- Piper maclurei
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Piper laetispicum is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition, most notably exhibiting a woody nature. As a woody plant, its development involves the production of lignified tissues that provide a sturdy framework for its stems and branches. The vegetative structure typically consists of robust stems that transition from younger, more flexible growth to more established, lignified sections, supporting an arrangement of leaves that are often alternate or sub-opposite along the axes. The leaf morphology generally features an entire or slightly undulated margin, an acute or acuminate apex, and a cordate or rounded base, typical of the Piperaceae family. The reproductive structures are organized into specialized spikes, which emerge from the axils or terminal positions, contributing to the overall architectural complexity of this woody species.
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Piper laetispicum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidepressant
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Conditions
Piper laetispicum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antidepressant.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidepressant
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica