Berberis jaeschkeana
Berberis jaeschkeana, commonly known as the Jaeschke barberry, is a significant medicinal shrub native to high-altitude Andean regions. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids like berberine. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat digestive ailments, inflammation, and various metabolic conditions throughout South America.
- Scientific name: Berberis jaeschkeana
- 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. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Berberidaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 jaeschkeana, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Spanish, it is frequently referred to as calafate, while in English, it is known as jaeschkeana barberry.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several high-altitude regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found growing specifically in the Tibet region. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits Assam and the East Himalaya. Additionally, the species is documented within the mountainous terrain of Nepal. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the western parts of the Indian Subcontinent in Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Berberis jaeschkeana, is a species known for its specific medicinal properties, which are primarily derived from its underground structures. In many medicinal applications involving this shrub, the roots are the most significant part utilized, as they often contain concentrated bioactive compounds. These roots are harvested and processed to extract the therapeutic elements necessary for traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Berberis jaeschkeana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include berberine, palmatine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |