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Berberis petiolaris

Berberis petiolaris · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (35 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Berberis petiolaris, is a resilient shrub valued for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific mountainous regions, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids like berberine. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, it offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnopharmacology.

Family
Berberidaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Fruit · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Berberis petiolaris

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is specifically situated in the family Berberidaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Berberis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ranunculales
Family Berberidaceae
Genus Berberis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is found within specific regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Its primary geographical distribution includes the mountainous terrain of Nepal. Additionally, it is widely documented across the West Himalaya region. These locations provide the unique environmental conditions necessary for its growth. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these particular high-altitude zones.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Berberis petiolaris has 4 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf, root, stem.

Plant parts reported in Berberis petiolaris
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Leaf

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Root

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Stem

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Chemicals

Berberis petiolaris has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Jatrorrhizine, Magnoflorine, Palmatine, 8-Oxoberberine, CHLOROGENIC ACID.

Chemicals reported in Berberis petiolaris
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Jatrorrhizine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Magnoflorine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Palmatine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
8-Oxoberberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Demethyleneberberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
N-methyltetrahydroberberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Reticuline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tetrahydroberberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
berberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Jatrorrhizine

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Magnoflorine

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Palmatine

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM
  2. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

8-Oxoberberine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM

Demethyleneberberine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

N-methyltetrahydroberberine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Reticuline

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Tetrahydroberberine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

berberine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Preparations

Berberis petiolaris has 1 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract.

Preparations reported for Berberis petiolaris
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethanolic extract

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM