Berberis soulieana
Berberis soulieana, commonly known as the Soulieana Barberry, is a resilient shrub valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to specific mountainous regions, its roots and stems contain bioactive alkaloids like berberine. These compounds offer potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it a significant subject for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Berberis soulieana
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Berberis soulieana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Berberidaceae and 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 soulieana, is identified by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 假豪猪刺, a name used consistently across different writing systems including zh (Traditional/Simplified), zh-cn (Simplified Chinese), zh-tw (Traditional Chinese), and zh-hans (Simplified Chinese). Interestingly, in Spanish-speaking contexts, it is associated with the name Berberis stenophylla.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 假豪猪刺 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 假豪猪刺 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 假豪猪刺 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 假豪猪刺 | Wikidata |
| es | Berberis stenophylla | Wikidata |
| zh | 三颗针 | Wikidata |
| zh | 豪猪刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大黄连刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蠔猪刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 拟蚝猪刺 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across different continents. Within the vast territory of China, it can be found throughout the South-Central regions. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central parts of China. Moving far beyond Asia, the species also occupies specific territories in the Southern Hemisphere. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the North region of New Zealand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Berberis soulieana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include berberine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |