Triplaris
Triplaris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tripari, scientifically known as Tripari, is a versatile medicinal herb renowned in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Valued for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently used to support digestive health, enhance immunity, and promote detoxification. This potent botanical serves as a cornerstone in various wellness formulations aimed at restoring internal balance.
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native range
- Pacific
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Blochmannia · Vellasquezia
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TriplarisSynonyms
- Blochmannia
- Vellasquezia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Triplaris |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Honduras |
| Central America | Nicaragua |
| Central America | Panamá |
| Caribbean | Cuba |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Triplaris has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flavonols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
flavonols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Triplaris has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, leishmaniasis, malaria, pain.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmaniasis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Inflammation
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Leishmaniasis
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Malaria
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Pain
- Journal of ethnopharmacology