Piper peepuloides
Piper peepuloides, commonly known as the pepper leaf, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and digestive issues. This aromatic shrub offers significant therapeutic potential for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Piper peepuloides
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, its taxonomic designation is placed 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 |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Piper peepuloides, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Thailand, it is commonly referred to by the Thai name ดีปลีแขก.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | ดีปลีแขก | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically in the South-Central regions as well as on Hainan island. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. The species also extends its range into the territory of Bangladesh. Finally, its habitat encompasses the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Piper peepuloides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifeedant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |