Berberis caroli
Berberis caroli, commonly known as Carol's barberry, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its thorny stems and vibrant seasonal blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, frequently utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic and antioxidant properties.
- Scientific name: Berberis caroli
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Berberis carolii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Berberidaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Berberis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Berberidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Berberis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Berberis caroli, is referred to by the common name 鄂尔多斯小檗 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 鄂尔多斯小檗 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions within China. It can be found growing in the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, its range extends northward into the Inner Mongolia region. The species is also documented to inhabit China North-Central areas. Finally, its geographical presence includes the high-altitude territory of Qinghai.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Berberis caroli, is a medicinal shrub valued for its therapeutic properties, which are primarily derived from its various components. Among its most significant medicinal parts are the dried barks, which are harvested and processed to extract potent alkaloids like berberine. These dried barks are often utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammatory conditions, making this specific part essential for its pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Berberis caroli has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antiprotozoal, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |