Piper multiplinervium
Piper multiplinervium, commonly known as long pepper or various regional names, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to support digestive health, alleviate inflammation, and enhance metabolic functions, offering a rich natural resource for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Piper multiplinervium
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Piperales, falling into the family Piperaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Piper multiplineruvium, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the multi-veined pepper, while in Spanish, it is commonly called pimienta de nervio múltiple. In Portuguese, the species is known as pimenta-de-nervos-múltiplos, and in French, it is identified as le poivre à nervures multiples.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented in both Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found within the borders of Venezuela. The species also extends into Western South America, specifically inhabiting the territory of Colombia. Finally, its range reaches further south to include the country of Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | 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 North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Piper multiplinerivium, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through its leaves. These leaves serve as the main component in various traditional remedies, where they are often processed to extract bioactive compounds. Due to their specific chemical profile, the leaves are the most significant part of the plant used in therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Piper multiplinervium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piper multiplinervium has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Helicobacter pylori, Staphylococcus aureus, common colds, snakebites.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common colds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |