Berberis petiolaris
Berberis petiolaris, commonly known as the Petiolaria barberry, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its striking yellow blooms and thorny stems, this ornamental plant also holds ethnobotanical significance. Its bioactive compounds offer potential therapeutic properties, making it a subject of interest in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Berberis petiolaris
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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 petiolaris, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the petiolate barberry, while in Chinese, it is known as 刺黄柏 (cì huáng bǎi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Berberis petiolaris, possesses distinct morphological features across its various structures that contribute to its medicinal profile. The stem is typically woody and often features sharp spines, providing a protective framework for the shrub. Below the surface, the root system serves to anchor the plant and absorb essential nutrients from the soil. The leaf is characterized by its shape and texture, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis and housing various bioactive compounds. Finally, the plant produces a fruit that serves as a vessel for seed dispersal and often contains specific chemical constituents used in traditional applications.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Berberis petiolaris has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include jatrorrhizine, magnoflorine, palmatine, 8-oxoberberine, N-methyltetrahydroberberine.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jatrorrhizine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnoflorine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmatine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-oxoberberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-methyltetrahydroberberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| demethyleneberberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| reticuline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetrahydroberberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |