Berberis jamesiana
Berberis jamesiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Berberis jamesiana, is a deciduous shrub native to the high-altitude regions of North America. Often referred to as James's barberry, this resilient plant is valued in traditional medicine for its bark and roots, which contain bioactive alkaloids used to treat various inflammatory and digestive ailments.
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Fruit · Fruits
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Berberis Jamesiana Var. Leucocarpa · Berberis Leucocarpa · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Berberis jamesianaSynonyms
- Berberis jamesiana var. leucocarpa
- Berberis leucocarpa
- Berberis nummularia var. sinica
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 categorized 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution localized within certain regions of East Asia. It is primarily documented to grow in the South-Central areas of China. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. These distinct locations represent the known territories where the species can be found in the wild. Consequently, the range of Berberis jamesiana is concentrated within these specific Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Berberis jamesiana, utilizes various components for its medicinal and ecological properties. The leaves are typically small and elliptical, serving as a key identifier for the species during its growing season. The fruits are a significant feature of the plant, appearing as small, fleshy berries that often attract local wildlife. Whether studying the individual structure of a single fruit or observing the abundance of the fruits across the shrub, it is clear that these parts play a vital role in the plant's life cycle and traditional uses.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Berberis jamesiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANTHOCYANIN, Flavonoids, phenol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ANTHOCYANIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ANTHOCYANIN
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Flavonoids
- Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
phenol
- Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
Activities
Berberis jamesiana has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves extracts | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |