Piper sarmentosum
Piper latifolium
Piper sarmentosum, commonly known as a species of pepper, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse pharmacological properties. Found in tropical regions, it contains essential bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This study explores its phytochemical profile and potential therapeutic applications in modern healthcare.
- Scientific name: Piper sarmentosum
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Africa
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, it is identified by the genus Piper as the species Piper sarmentosum.
| 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, known scientifically as Piper sarmentosum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language used. In English, it is called Piper latifolium, as is its designation in Spanish (Piper latifolium), Italian (Piper latifolium), and German (Piper latifolium), while it is also recognized as Piper latifolium in Vietnamese (vi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
| de | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
| es | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
| it | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
| en | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
| fr | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
| bg | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
| ru | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
| nl | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
| la | Piper latifolium | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across the Western Indian Ocean and parts of East Asia. Within the Western Indian Ocean region, it can be found growing in Mauritius, Madagascar, and Réunion. Its distribution also extends significantly into China, specifically throughout the South-Central territories. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the tropical environment of Hainan. Consequently, the plant occupies several distinct ecological zones across these different international territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Piper sarmentosum, is a versatile medicinal herb where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. Often referred to as the wild betel leaf bush, it typically grows in dense clusters of lush green foliage. The most commonly harvested parts are the leaves, which are highly valued in traditional medicine, though the entire leaf structure is often used in culinary and healing preparations. Beyond the individual leaf, the stems provide the essential structural support for the climbing or creeping habit of the plant. In many holistic practices, the whole plant is utilized to ensure a complete profile of its bioactive compounds, making the entire organism a vital resource in herbal pharmacology.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 14
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wild betel leaf bush leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Piper sarmentosum has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, sarmentine, Dichamanetin, Naringenin, PB-1.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarmentine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dichamanetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PB-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pellitorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Piper sarmentosum has 8 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piper sarmentosum has 23 reported medicinal uses identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, Toxoplasma gondii infection, antidiabetic, antimalarial.
- Total uses
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxoplasma gondii infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |