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Berberis barandana

Berberis barandana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Berberis barandana, scientifically known as Berberis barandana, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive issues, and skin ailments, thanks to its potent bioactive compounds and antioxidant richness.

Family
Berberidaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Berberis barandana

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Ranunculales and falls under the family Berberidaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Berberis, specifically as the species Berberis barandana.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ranunculales
Family Berberidaceae
Genus Berberis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Berberis barandana, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast region of Malesia, its presence is highly localized. Specifically, its distribution can be traced to the islands of the Philippines. This narrow occurrence suggests that the species may be adapted to particular environmental conditions found only in this archipelago. Consequently, understanding its habitat within the Philippines is crucial for its botanical study.

Region Area
Malesia Philippines

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Berberis barandana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Berberis barandana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM

Chemicals

Berberis barandana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Palmatine, berberine.

Chemicals reported in Berberis barandana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Palmatine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
berberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Palmatine

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM

berberine

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM

Activities

Berberis barandana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.

Activities reported in Berberis barandana
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiviral

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM

Preparations

Berberis barandana has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include plant root.

Preparations reported for Berberis barandana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Plant root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Plant root

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM