Berberis napaulensis
Berberis napaulensis, commonly known as the Napau Barberry, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it contains potent alkaloids like berberine. This plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to support digestive health, combat inflammation, and regulate metabolic functions effectively.
- Scientific name: Berberis napaulensis
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Berberidaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 napaulensis, is referred to by the common name Mahonia napaulensis in German (de).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Mahonia napaulensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its range extends from the South-Central areas to the Southeast. It can also be found growing in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, its distribution includes the rugged landscapes of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Berberis napaulensis, is a medicinal species where the roots serve as a primary component for therapeutic applications. These roots are often harvested for their concentrated chemical properties, containing specific alkaloids that are utilized in traditional medicine. By utilizing the root system, practitioners can extract the active compounds necessary for treating various ailments, making this part of the plant essential to its medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Berberis napaulensis has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |