Berberis dictyophylla
Berberis dictyophyllas, commonly known as the netted-leaf barberry, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it contains bioactive alkaloids like berberine. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential for addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting metabolic health naturally.
- Scientific name: Berberis dictyophylla
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Berberidaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 dictyophylla, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In German, it is called Netzblättrige Berberitze, while in Russian, it is known as Барбарис сетчатолстный. Its names in Chinese include both 刺红珠 and the simplified form 刺红珠 (zh-hans), and in Persian, it is called زرشک خوشبرگ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Netzblättrige Berberitze | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺红珠 | Wikidata |
| ru | Барбарис сетчатолистный | Wikidata |
| fa | زرشک خوشبرگ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 刺红珠 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 刺红珠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑石珠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the diverse landscape of China. Its geographical presence is primarily documented in the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. These two distinct areas represent the known natural range for this medicinal species. Therefore, its distribution is concentrated in these specific Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Berberis dictyophyllia, is valued in traditional medicine for its specific therapeutic properties derived from its structural components. While various elements of the shrub may be studied, the most significant part utilized for medicinal preparation is the dried barks. These dried barks are often processed to extract alkaloids and other bioactive compounds, which serve as the primary source for various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Berberis dictyophylla has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include jatrorrhizine, magnoflorine, palmatine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jatrorrhizine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnoflorine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmatine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Berberis dictyophylla has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic retinopathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |