Commiphora berryi
Commiphora berryi, commonly known as the Berry Gum tree, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of East Africa. Renowned for its aromatic resin, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Commiphora berryi
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae, under the order Sapindales and the family Burseraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Commiphora, which includes the species Commiphora berryi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Commiphora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Commiphora berryi, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the berryi myrrh, while in Arabic, it is known as mur al-bayri. In Swahili, the plant is called muri ya bayri, and it is also identified as bayri mur in Somali.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Its geographical range specifically encompasses the vast territory of India, where it grows in various local habitats. Additionally, the species can be located on the island nation of Sri Lanka. These two regions represent the core areas where the plant's natural distribution is established. Consequently, its presence is concentrated within these specific South Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Commiphora berryi, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for the therapeutic properties found within its bark. The bark serves as a primary source of medicinal compounds, often being harvested to prepare decoctions or extracts used to treat various ailments. Beyond the bark, the plant is also recognized for its ability to produce aromatic resins, which are frequently utilized in folk remedies for their antiseptic and soothing qualities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Commiphora berryi has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include daucosterol, friedelin, nimbiol, sugiol, surianol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nimbiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| surianol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Commiphora berryi has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Commiphora berryi has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, cold, fever, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |