Barleria trispinosa
Barleria trispinosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Barleria trispinosa, scientifically known as Barleria trispinosa, is a resilient, thorny shrub native to the arid regions of Africa. Renowned in traditional medicine, its roots and leaves possess potent bioactive properties, frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation, digestive issues, and skin infections, highlighting its significant ethnobotanical value.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Justicia Trispinosa
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Barleria trispinosaSynonyms
- Justicia trispinosa
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and is a member of the family Acanthaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its 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 distributed across the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Within this geographical area, it can be found growing in the country of Djibouti. Its range also extends through the nation of Eritrea and into Ethiopia. Additionally, the species is present throughout Somalia. Finally, its distribution encompasses the territories of both Sudan and South Sudan.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Barleria trispinosa is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative development.
- Growth form :
- herb
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Barleria trispinosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acetylbarlerin, Barlerin, Shanzhiside methyl ester.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylbarlerin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Barlerin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shanzhiside methyl ester | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Acetylbarlerin
- Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
Barlerin
- Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
Shanzhiside methyl ester
- Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics