Berberis diaphana
Berberis diaphana, commonly known as a member of the barberry family, is a distinctive medicinal shrub valued for its therapeutic properties. Native to specific regional ecosystems, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to address inflammatory conditions, digestive issues, and various skin ailments, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Berberis diaphana
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Berberidaceae. Finally, it is situated 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 diaphana, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Durchsichtige Berberitze, while in Chinese, it is known by multiple names including 鲜黄小檗, 鲜黄小檗 (simplified), 鲜黄小檗 (China), and 三颗针.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Durchsichtige Berberitze | Wikidata |
| zh | 鲜黄小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 鲜黄小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鲜黄小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 三颗针 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄檗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄花刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑石珠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄刺皮 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in China. It is widely distributed throughout China South-Central, where it finds suitable habitats. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. Its presence extends into the China North-Central region as well. Finally, the plant is also documented within the province 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 diaphana, is utilized in traditional medicinal practices primarily through the application of its dried barks. When these bark segments are harvested and properly dried, they retain essential bioactive compounds that are harnessed for their therapeutic properties. The use of dried barks allows for easier storage and standardized dosing in various decoctions and herbal preparations aimed at treating specific ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Berberis diaphana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include jatrorrhizine, magnoflorine, palmatine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jatrorrhizine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnoflorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |