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 ★☆☆☆☆