Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
huanucensis
ID:
563963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.K.Schneid.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(2): 674 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563295



Common Names

  • Berberis huanucensis
  • Huanucensis Berberis
  • Huanucensis Barberry


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Synonyms

  • Berberis virgata huanucensis C.K.Schneid. [unknown]

Description

Berberis huanucensis (also called Huanuc Barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western Peru. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has glossy, dark green leaves with small yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, dry hillsides, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis huanucensis is used for ornamental purposes. It is a popular choice for hedges and borders, and its bright yellow flowers make it an attractive addition to any garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis huanucensis has yellow flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis huanucensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It has yellow flowers in spring and dark blue-black fruit in autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Berberis huanucensis

Berberis huanucensis is native to Peru.

Berberis huanucensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis huanucensis?

Berberis huanucensis

What is the common name of Berberis huanucensis?

Huanuco Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis huanucensis?

Mountain slopes in western North America

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-2673917: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.