Barleria terminalis
Barleria terminalis, commonly known as the "Barleri" or "Barli," is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, its roots and leaves possess potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized for treating skin ailments, inflammation, and various gastrointestinal disorders due to its therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Barleria terminalis
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 and the genus Barleria. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Barleria terminalis.
| 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 vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat includes various regions across India where environmental conditions support its growth. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the country of Bangladesh. This specific geographical range highlights its importance to the local flora of these South Asian nations. Consequently, its presence in both India and Bangladesh makes it a significant medicinal resource for the entire subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Barleria terminalis has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, coumaric acid, fatty acids, gallic acid, glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |