Barleria strigosa
Barleria striosa, commonly known as the "Barleria" or "wild Barleria," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammatory conditions, and various infections, showcasing its significant value in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Barleria strigosa
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Barleria striosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. It is further identified by its specific 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is primarily found within the South-Central territories. Its presence is also significant throughout the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be located in India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is native to specific mountainous and northeastern areas such as Assam and the East Himalaya. Together, these regions define the natural range of Barleria strigosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Barleria strigosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include decaffeoylverbascoside, isoverbascoside, verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| decaffeoylverbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoverbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Barleria strigosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include prostate cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |