Piper rivinoides
Piper rivinoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Piper rivinoide, scientifically known as Piper rivinoides, is a significant medicinal shrub belonging to the Piperaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical regions, this plant is revered in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities, making it a valuable subject for pharmacological research.
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Branches · Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Schilleria Rivinoides · Artanthe Rivinoides
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Piper rivinoidesSynonyms
- Schilleria rivinoides
- Artanthe rivinoides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Piperales and the family Piperaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across the diverse territories of Brazil. Its natural range extends through the lush landscapes of Brazil North and the tropical regions of Brazil Northeast. Additionally, it can be found inhabiting the central portions of the country within Brazil West-Central. The species also thrives in the coastal and inland areas of Brazil Southeast. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches the southern reaches of the nation in Brazil South.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Piper rivinoides, is characterized by a specific morphological structure where the roots serve as a foundational anchor, often spreading through the soil to support its climbing habit. The stems are typically slender and herbaceous, providing the necessary conduit for nutrients as they wind around surrounding vegetation. From these main stems, various branches extend to increase the plant's reach and surface area within its habitat. Finally, the leaves are a prominent feature, often displaying a distinct shape and arrangement that allows the plant to maximize photosynthesis in shaded environments.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| branches | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Piper rivinoides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Conocarpan, Eupomatenoid 5, Eupomatenoid 6, LIMONENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Conocarpan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eupomatenoid 5 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eupomatenoid 6 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Conocarpan
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Eupomatenoid 5
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Eupomatenoid 6
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
LIMONENE
- Natural product research
Activities
Piper rivinoides has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piper rivinoides has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral squamous cell carcinoma | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extract | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |