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lepianthes

Scientific Name: Lepianthes

Family: Piperaceae

Category: Dicot

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Lepianthes peltata

Lepianthes peltata is known by several common names, including Pakina, Monkey's Hand, Santa Mara Plant, Cachimuela, Cordoncillo, and Pariparoba.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Lepianthes peltata (L.) Raf.
  • Family: Piperaceae (Pepper Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Piper peltatum L.
    • Piper umbellatum L.
    • Pothomorphe peltata (L.) Miq.
    • Lepianthes umbellata (L.) Raf.
    • Heckeria peltata (L.) Kunth
  • Alternative Spelling: Lepianthes peltatum (L.) Raf.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is found in various regions, including:
    • China
    • Ecuador
    • Mesoamerica
    • Panama
    • Dominica (indigenous)
    • India
    • Nilgiri Mountains
  • It typically grows in humid places.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Lepianthes peltata is a subshrub, shrub, or perennial forb/herb.
  • It can grow up to 2 meters high.
  • Other forms include shrubs, climbers or lianes.

Traditional Uses

  • It is reportedly used as a diuretic to dissolve kidney stones and treat constipation

Further Information

  • Tropicos
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • The PLANTS Database (NRCS)
  • Biodiversity Library
  • WCSP (in review)