Piper tectoniifolium
Piper tectoniifolium, commonly known as the Teakleaf Pepper, is a versatile medicinal climber valued in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it possesses potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. This plant serves as a vital natural resource for treating various ailments, particularly within Ayurvedic practices.
- Scientific name: Piper tectoniifolium
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 further organized into the order Piperales and the family Piperaceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by its genus, Piper, and its specific epithet, tectoniifolium.
| 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 tectoniifolium, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is often referred to as the Teak-leaf Pepper, while in Hindi, it is commonly known as Chautala. In Sanskrit, the plant is identified as Teak-leaf Piper, and in Bengali, it is called Teak-leaf Pepper.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions of South America. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the territory of French Guiana. Its presence is also widespread throughout Brazil, spanning multiple distinct ecological zones. Specifically, it is documented in the West-Central and Northeast regions of the country. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the Southeast portion of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Piper tectoniifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include grandisin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| grandisin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piper tectoniifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include vascular diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| vascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |