Barleria grandiflora
Barleria grandiflora, commonly known as the "Barleri" plant, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its roots and leaves are widely utilized for their potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Barleria grandiflora
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, eventually falling into the family Acanthaceae. Its taxonomic identity is completed within the genus Barleria.
| 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 is primarily identified with its specific presence within the Indian Subcontinent. Its geographical distribution is most notably concentrated in the country of India. Within this region, it thrives in certain ecological niches that support its growth. Because of this localized range, it remains a significant botanical feature of the Indian landscape. Consequently, its natural occurrence is closely tied to the environmental conditions found in this part of Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Activities
Barleria grandiflora has 12 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihelminthic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |