Berberis ulicina
Berberis ulicina, commonly known as the prickly barberry, is a resilient shrub native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its thorny stems and vibrant berries, this medicinal plant contains bioactive alkaloids. It is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address digestive ailments, inflammation, and various skin conditions effectively.
- Scientific name: Berberis ulicina
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Berberidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 ulicina, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional nomenclature. In Chinese, it is frequently identified as 尤里小檗 (zh), 尤里小檗 (zh-hans), and 尤里小檗 (zh-cn), while it is also referred to as 荆豆小檗 (zh) in certain botanical contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 尤里小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 尤里小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 尤里小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 荆豆小檗 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several specific regions within Central and East Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is documented in Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Tajikistan. Moving eastward, the species can be found in the high-altitude regions of Tibet within China. Additionally, it inhabits the Xinjiang region of China. These diverse locations highlight the specific ecological niches where Berberis ulicina thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |