Tasmannia lanceolata
Tasmannia lanceolata, commonly known as Mountain Pepper, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to the cool temperate rainforests of Australia. Renowned for its pungent, peppery berries, this medicinal plant has long been used by Indigenous cultures for its antimicrobial properties and to alleviate various ailments, including digestive and respiratory issues.
- Scientific name: Tasmannia lanceolata
- Family: Winteraceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Tasmannia lanceolata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Canellales and the family Winteraceae. It is further categorized under the genus Tasmannia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Canellales | WCVP |
| Family | Winteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tasmannia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found in specific regions across the southeastern part of the Australian continent. Its primary distribution includes the diverse landscapes of New South Wales. Additionally, it is widely documented throughout the island state of Tasmania. The species can also be located within the temperate zones of Victoria. Together, these areas define the natural geographical range of Tasmannia lanceolata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tasmannia lanceolata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polygodial, caryophyllene oxide, cineole, guaiol, linalool.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polygodial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guaiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl isodrimeninol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tasmannia lanceolata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fungal infections, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fungal infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |