Barleria trispinosa
Barleria trispinosa, commonly known as the thorny barleria, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to arid African regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its various parts are utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This potent plant serves as a vital natural resource for diverse therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Barleria trispinosa
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Barleria trispinosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetylbarlerin, barlerin, shanzhiside methyl ester.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetylbarlerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barlerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shanzhiside methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |