Barleria prattensis
Barleria prattensis, commonly known as the barleri, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing systems. Native to various tropical regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. It plays a significant role in treating skin ailments and supporting overall systemic health.
- Scientific name: Barleria prattensis
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Barleria pratensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Acanthaceae and is placed 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 found within the specific geographical confines of the Indian Subcontinent. Its native range is concentrated largely within the borders of India. Due to this localized presence, it is considered a significant botanical species for the region's traditional medicine. The environmental conditions of the Indian landscape provide the ideal habitat required for its growth. Consequently, its distribution remains a key characteristic of its natural ecological profile.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Barleria prattensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include neophytadiene, phytol, squalene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neophytadiene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Barleria prattensis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Barleria prattensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |