Triplaris
Tripali, commonly known as the "king of herbs" in traditional medicine, is a potent botanical renowned for its restorative properties. Often used to revitalize the body, it supports digestive health, enhances immunity, and combats fatigue. This powerful plant serves as a cornerstone in holistic wellness and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Triplaris
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Caryophyllales and is a member of the Polygonaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Triplaris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Triplaris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tripleris, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 蓼树属 (zh-hans), 蓼樹屬 (zh-hant), 蓼樹屬 (zh-hk), and 蓼树属 (zh), while in Arabic, it is commonly called تربلارس (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 蓼树属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 蓼樹屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 蓼樹屬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓼树属 | Wikidata |
| ar | تربلارس | Wikidata |
| mk | мравји дрва | Wikidata |
| arz | تربلارس | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蓼树属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蓼樹屬 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution stretching across several distinct regions. In the North-Central Pacific, it can be found specifically within Hawaii. Its presence extends into the South-Central Pacific, where it grows on the Society Islands. Moving toward the Americas, the species is located in Mexico Southeast and throughout parts of Central America. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of both Costa Rica and El Salvador.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
Chemicals
Triplaris has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonols.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Triplaris has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, leishmaniasis, malaria, pain.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |