Barleria prionitis
Barleria prionitis, commonly known as Vajradanti in Ayurveda, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its significant dental benefits, this plant is extensively used to treat gum diseases, toothaches, and inflammation. Its roots and leaves offer potent bioactive compounds essential in traditional healing.
- Scientific name: Barleria prionitis
- 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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Barleria, specifically as the species Barleria prionitis.
| 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 widespread distribution across several distinct tropical regions. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in both Eritrea and Ethiopia. Its presence extends significantly into the Western Indian Ocean islands as well. Specifically, it is documented in the diverse landscapes of Madagascar and Mauritius. Additionally, the species is also recorded in the territory of Réunion.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Barleria prionitis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include barlerin, verbascoside, 6-hydroxy Flavone, TAF, indigo.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| barlerin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-hydroxy Flavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TAF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indigo | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indirubin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoverbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shanzhiside methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tryptanthrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Barleria prionitis has 18 reported activities identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifertility, Antioxidant, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihelminthic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Barleria prionitis has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, antioxidant activity, anxiety, cancer.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |