Berberis dasystachya
Berberis dasystachya, commonly known as the Himalayan barberry, is a resilient shrub native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is rich in alkaloids like berberine, which are traditionally used to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and various skin conditions in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Berberis dasystachya
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Berberis dasystachyia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Berberidaceae and falls 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, Berberis dasystachyia, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by various names including 直穗小檗, 密穗小檗, and 黑石珠. These names are also used across different character sets and regions, appearing as 直穗小檗 in zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 直穗小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 直穗小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 直穗小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 密穗小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑石珠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 长穗小檗 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing in the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its habitat extends to the northern reaches within Inner Mongolia. The species also inhabits the North-Central provinces and the high-altitude terrains of Qinghai. Finally, its range reaches into the Southeast region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Berberis dasystaichya, is a medicinal species where the dried barks are frequently utilized for their therapeutic properties. The bark is harvested, processed, and dried to preserve its bioactive compounds, which are often concentrated in this specific part of the plant. In traditional medicinal practices, these dried barks serve as a vital component in various formulations used to treat different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Berberis dasystachya has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aldehydes, esters, polyunsaturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aldehydes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyunsaturated fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| unsaturated fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |