Home > Herbs > Berberis Vulgaris Subsp Vulgaris

Berberis vulgaris vulgaris

Berberis vulgaris subsp. vulgaris · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Berberis vulgaris vulgaris, scientifically known as Berberis vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, is a deciduous shrub prized for its medicinal properties. Rich in the alkaloid berberine, this plant has been used traditionally to support digestive health, manage blood sugar levels, and combat infections, offering a potent natural remedy in herbal medicine.

Family
Berberidaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Berberis Vulgaris Vulgaris
Scientific synonyms
Berberis Apyrena · Berberis Vulgaris Var. Atropurpurea · 76 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Berberis vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Gewöhnliche Berberitze

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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, it is identified by the genus Berberis, specifically as the subspecies vulgaris.

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 exhibits a specific presence across several regions of Northern Europe. Its distribution can be traced through various countries, including Denmark and Finland. Additionally, the species is found within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. The geographical range also extends to the northern territories of Norway. Together, these locations highlight the plant's habitat across the northernmost parts of the continent.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Berberis vulgaris subsp. vulgaris has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BERBAMINE, Magnoflorine, Palmatine.

Chemicals reported in Berberis vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
BERBAMINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Magnoflorine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Palmatine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

BERBAMINE

  1. Journal of natural products

Magnoflorine

  1. Food chemistry

Palmatine

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Preparations

Berberis vulgaris subsp. vulgaris has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 100 °C methanol ASE extract.

Preparations reported for Berberis vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
100 °c methanol ase extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

100 °c methanol ase extract

  1. Food chemistry