Piper regnellii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artanthe regnellii
• Piper flabellinerve
• Piper regnellii var. glabrius
• Piper regnellii var. parvifolium
• Piper fulvescens
• Piper fulvescens var. geraense
• Piper pallescens
• Piper epunctulatum
• Piper fulvescens var. velutinum
• Piper fulvescens var. subglabrum
• Piper fulvescens var. igatimiana
• Piper regnellii var. pallescens

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Piperales, it is a member of the family Piperaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Piper, with the specific species being Piper regnellii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across the vast territory of Brazil. It is widely distributed throughout the Brazil North region, spanning various ecological zones. The species also makes significant appearances in Brazil Northeast and Brazil West-Central. Furthermore, its range extends into the lush landscapes of Brazil Southeast. Finally, the geographical footprint of Piper regnellii is completed by its occurrence in Brazil South.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Piper regnellii is characterized by its broad adaptability across diverse Brazilian biomes and a wide altitudinal distribution. It inhabits a variety of specialized environments, including Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (latu sensu), Floresta Ciliar or Galeria, Floresta Estacional Semi-decidual, and Floresta Ombrófila (also known as Floresta Pluvial). This range of habitats suggests the species can thrive in both seasonally dry forests and more humid, closed-canopy rainforests. Its vertical distribution is expansive, ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum elevation of 1100 m AMSL, allowing it to occupy various ecological niches within these complex landscape mosaics.

Elevational range max:

1100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Life history

The life history of Piper regnellii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a perennial species, it establishes a robust root system that allows it to maintain long-term vegetative presence in its natural habitat. Throughout its lifespan, the plant undergoes successive cycles of growth, development, and reproduction, often demonstrating a stable life history that enables it to occupy consistent ecological niches. This perennial nature facilitates its ability to recover from seasonal fluctuations and contribute to the long-term stability of its local ecosystem.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Piper regnellii is characterized by a growth form that functions as a self-supporting herb and a shrub, exhibiting a woody texture in its structure. As a terrestrial species, it does not occupy aquatic or semiaquatic habitats, nor does it function as an epiphyte, remaining strictly terrestrial in its ecological positioning. The plant is an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and while it possesses climbing tendencies, it is classified as a self-supporting entity rather than an obligatory vine or liana.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Piper regnellii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Piper regnellii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Eupomatenoid 5, 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-benzene, Apiol, Eupomatenoid-3, Ishwarane.

Eupomatenoid 5

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-benzene

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Apiol

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Eupomatenoid-3

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ishwarane

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

trans-Anethole

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Piper regnellii has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, dermatophytes, infectious diseases.

Bacillus subtilis

1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Escherichia coli

1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Dermatophytes

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Infectious diseases

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Piper regnellii has 4 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Extracts, Hexane fractions from hydroalcoholic extracts, essential oil from the leaves, methanol extracts.

Extracts

1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Hexane fractions from hydroalcoholic extracts

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Essential oil from the leaves

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Methanol extracts

1. Fitoterapia