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Piper scutatum

Piper scutatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Piper scutellum, scientifically known as Piper scutatum, is a medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research highlights its significant bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits in managing inflammation and oxidative stress.

Family
Piperaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Piper Scutifolium

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Piper scutatum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Piperales and falls under the family Piperaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Piper, specifically as the species Piper scutatum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Piperales
Family Piperaceae
Genus Piper

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Piper scutatum, has a very specific and limited geographical range. Its documented occurrence is concentrated within the South American continent. Specifically, the species is found residing in the southeastern regions of Brazil. This localized distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the particular environmental conditions found in that area. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species primarily direct their field studies toward the Brazilian Southeast.

Region Area
Brazil Brazil Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

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

Plant parts reported in Piper scutatum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Piper scutatum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Piperlonguminine, Piperovatine, SCUTIFOLIAMIDE B, Scutifoliamide A, corcovadine.

Chemicals reported in Piper scutatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Piperlonguminine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Piperovatine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SCUTIFOLIAMIDE B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Scutifoliamide A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
corcovadine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
isocorcovadine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
isopiperlonguminine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
piperolactam C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Piperlonguminine

  1. Journal of natural products

Piperovatine

  1. Journal of natural products

SCUTIFOLIAMIDE B

  1. Journal of natural products

Scutifoliamide A

  1. Journal of natural products

corcovadine

  1. Journal of natural products

isocorcovadine

  1. Journal of natural products

isopiperlonguminine

  1. Journal of natural products

piperolactam C

  1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Piper scutatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.

Activities reported in Piper scutatum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antifungal

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Piper scutatum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dichloromethane extract from the leaves.

Preparations reported for Piper scutatum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dichloromethane extract from the leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dichloromethane extract from the leaves

  1. Journal of natural products