Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
calilehua
ID:
1333397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ayarde & Bulacio

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 50: 595 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345851



Common Names

  • Berberis
  • Calilehua
  • Mountain Mahogany


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Description

Berberis calilehua (also called Calilehua Berberis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Peru and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis calilehua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berberis calilehua is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis calilehua is a shrub species native to Peru. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the stems. It prefers a sunny, well-drained location and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Berberis calilehua

Berberis calilehua is native to Peru.

Berberis calilehua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis calilehua?

Berberis calilehua

What type of plant is Berberis calilehua?

It is a species of shrub in the Berberidaceae family.

Where is Berberis calilehua found?

It is found in Peru.

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,

References

Eva del V. Bulacio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bulacio' in the authors string.
Hugo Ayarde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ayarde' in the authors string.