Berberis brandisiana
Berberis brandisiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Berberis brandisiana, is a resilient shrub valued in traditional medicine. Native to specific ecological niches, this plant contains bioactive compounds with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and chemical profile is essential for exploring its therapeutic applications in modern herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Berberis brandisianaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Berberis brandisiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, specifically being a member of the family Berberidaceae. Within this family, it is categorized under the genus Berberis.
| 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 brandisiana, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Asian continent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. More specifically, it can be found growing in the rugged terrains of Pakistan. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across the West Himalaya region. These locations define the primary environmental zones where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Berberis brandisiana has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BERBAMINE, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Gallic acid, M-COUMARIC ACID, SYRINGIC ACID.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BERBAMINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| M-COUMARIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SYRINGIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BERBAMINE
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CHLOROGENIC ACID
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Gallic acid
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M-COUMARIC ACID
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SYRINGIC ACID
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Vanillic acid
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benzoic acid
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caffeic acid
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ferulic acid
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p-coumaric acid
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