Barleria albostellata
Barleria albostellata, commonly known as the white-stemmed Barleria, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections and inflammation to digestive issues, showcasing its immense ethnobotanical value.
- Scientific name: Barleria albostellata
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Acanthaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Barleria, with the species name Barleria albostellata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Barleria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of the African continent. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The species also extends its range into Southern Africa, specifically inhabiting the country of Botswana. Furthermore, its presence is noted within the Northern Provinces of the Southern African region. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for these particular subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Barleria albostellata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-amyrin, flavone, phenol, phytol, phytol acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Barleria albostellata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |