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Barleria prattensis

Barleria prattensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Barleria prionitis, scientifically known as Barleria pratensis, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Often used to treat skin ailments, wounds, and respiratory issues, this hardy plant remains a vital resource in ethnobotany.

Family
Acanthaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Barleria prattensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Acanthaceae
Genus Barleria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
Indian Subcontinent India

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Barleria prattensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include NEOPHYTADIENE, Phytol, squalene.

Chemicals reported in Barleria prattensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
NEOPHYTADIENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
squalene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

NEOPHYTADIENE

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Phytol

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squalene

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Activities

Barleria prattensis has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Barleria prattensis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

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Antimicrobial

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Antioxidant

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Cytotoxic

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Conditions

Barleria prattensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer.

Conditions investigated for Barleria prattensis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Breast cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Breast cancer

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Preparations

Barleria prattensis has 5 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include PE extract, chloroform (CHCl3) extracts, methanol (MeOH) extracts, methanolic extract, petroleum ether (PE) extracts.

Preparations reported for Barleria prattensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Pe extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chloroform (chcl3) extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol (meoh) extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Petroleum ether (pe) extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Pe extract

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Chloroform (chcl3) extracts

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Methanol (meoh) extracts

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Methanolic extract

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Petroleum ether (pe) extracts

  1. Biochemistry and biophysics reports