Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
moranensis
ID:
564226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult. & Schult.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 17 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563558



Common Names

  • Berberis Moranensis
  • Moranensis Berberis
  • Moranensis's Berberis


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia moranensis (Schult. & Schult.f.) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Mahonia pinnata Kunth [unknown]
  • Mahonia moranensis cachira (Fedde) Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Mahonia pinnata cachira Fedde [unknown]

Description

Berberis moranensis (also called Moran's Barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis moranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make hedges and borders. The plant has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis moranensis has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis moranensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Berberis moranensis

Berberis moranensis is native to the Sichuan province in China.

Berberis moranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis moranensis?

Berberis moranensis

What is the common name of Berberis moranensis?

Moran Barberry

What are the uses of Berberis moranensis?

Berberis moranensis is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and for medicinal purposes.

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:31484-2: Based on the initial data import