Berberis crataegina
Berberis crataegina, commonly known as the Cretan barberry, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its bright berries and medicinal properties, it contains bioactive alkaloids like berberine. Traditionally, it has been utilized in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues and inflammatory conditions effectively.
- Scientific name: Berberis crataegina
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Berberidaceae, falling 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 in Russian as Барбарис боярышниковый, is a medicinal shrub that belongs to the Berberidaceae family.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Барбарис боярышниковый | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Berberis craataeghina, exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions. In Central Asia, its presence can be documented within the borders of Turkmenistan. Moving toward the West, the species is also found growing in the landscapes of Iran. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the territory of Türkiye in Western Asia. These specific locations define the natural range where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Berberis crataegina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |