Berberis thunbergii
Japanese barberry
Berberis thunrBergii, commonly known as Indian Barberry, is a deciduous shrub prized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its high berberine content, this plant offers potent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It is widely used to support metabolic health, improve digestion, and treat various skin and liver ailments.
- Scientific name: Berberis thunbergii
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Ranunculales and the family Berberidaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, scientifically known as Berberis thunbergii, is recognized by several common names across different linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans, zh-cn, zh-sg), it is referred to as 日本小檗, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant, zh-hk), the name remains 日本小檗.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 日本小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 日本小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 日本小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 日本小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 日本小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 日本小檗 | Wikidata |
| pl | Berberys Thunberga | Wikidata |
| ru | Барбарис Тунберга | Wikidata |
| fi | japaninhappomarja | Wikidata |
| de | Thunberg-Berberitze | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented to inhabit the landscapes of Norway. Together, these locations define its primary range throughout the northern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Berberis thunbergii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include berbamine, sanguinarine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berbamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |