Berberis cuatrecasasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
563703
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.Camargo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 9: 323 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563035
Common Names
- Cuatrecasasii Barberry
- Cuatrecasasii Barberry Bush
- Cuatrecasasii Barberry Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berberis cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, compact habit and produces yellow flowers in spring. The fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Berberis cuatrecasasii is a yellow, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis cuatrecasasii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Berberis cuatrecasasii
Berberis cuatrecasasii can be found in the temperate regions of China.
Berberis cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis cuatrecasasii?
Berberis cuatrecasasii
What is the common name of Berberis cuatrecasasii?
Cuatrecasasii Berberis
What is the natural habitat of Berberis cuatrecasasii?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2673668: Based on the initial data import
L.A. Camargo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Camargo' in the authors string.