Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
lilloana
ID:
564121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Job

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 17: 82 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563453



Common Names

  • Lillo's Barberry
  • Lillo's Mahonia
  • Lillo's Oregon Grape


Searching for Berberis lilloana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Berberis lilloana (also called Lillo's Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Argentina. It has a dense, spreading habit with spiny branches and yellow-green leaves. It produces yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries in autumn. It is found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis lilloana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. The bark can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Berberis lilloana are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

Searching for Berberis lilloana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis lilloana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Berberis lilloana

Berberis lilloana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.

Berberis lilloana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis lilloana?

Berberis lilloana

What is the common name of Berberis lilloana?

Lillo's Barberry

Where is Berberis lilloana native to?

Argentina

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,