Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
cabrerae
ID:
563572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Job

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 5: 60 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562904



Common Names

  • Cabrera's Barberry
  • Cabrera Barberry
  • Cabrera's Mahonia


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Description

Berberis cabrerae (also called Cabrera's Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has yellow flowers and red berries. It is native to South America and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis cabrerae is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible and can be cooked and eaten. The leaves of the plant are also edible and can be used in salads and soups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berberis cabrerae is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis cabrerae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment. Plants should be spaced at least 1 foot apart.

Where to Find Berberis cabrerae

Berberis cabrerae can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Berberis cabrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis cabrerae?

Berberis cabrerae

What is the family of Berberis cabrerae?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis cabrerae?

Cabrera's barberry

Species in the Berberis genus

Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica, Berberis barandana, Berberis barbeyana, Berberis batangensis,

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,