Berberis wilsoniae
Berberis wilsoniae, commonly known as Wilson's barberry, is a resilient shrub prized in traditional medicine. Native to mountainous regions, it contains bioactive alkaloids like berberine. These compounds offer potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making this plant a valuable resource for treating metabolic disorders and various skin infections.
- Scientific name: Berberis wilsoniae
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 order Ranunculales, it is further categorized into the family Berberidaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement 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 wilsoniae, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Wilsons Berberitze, while in Russian, it is known as Барбарис Вильсона. The Welsh name for this species is Pren melyn Wilson, and in Danish, it is called Småbladet berberis. Additionally, in Azerbaijani, it is commonly referred to as Vilson zirinci.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Wilsons Berberitze | Wikidata |
| ru | Барбарис Вильсона | Wikidata |
| cy | Pren melyn Wilson | Wikidata |
| da | Småbladet berberis | Wikidata |
| az | Vilson zirinci | Wikidata |
| zh | 金花小檗 | Wikidata |
| arz | بربريس ويلسونيا | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 金花小檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金花小檗 | Wikidata |
| pl | Berberis parvifolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across several different continents. In Europe, its presence is noted within the territory of Great Britain. Its distribution extends significantly into Asia, specifically covering South-Central China and the Tibet region. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Indo-China region, particularly in Myanmar. Finally, the plant reaches the Southern Hemisphere in the northern parts of New Zealand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Berberis wilsoniae has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (S)-norreticuline, (S)-scoulerine, (S)-tetrahydrocolumbamine, berberine, columbamine.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (S)-norreticuline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (S)-scoulerine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (S)-tetrahydrocolumbamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| columbamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jatrorrhizine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |