Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
mucuchiensis
ID:
1267114

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.Camargo

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 9(44): 339, photo of type 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266452



Common Names

  • Mucuchies barberry
  • Mucuchies berberis
  • Mucuchies mahonia


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Description

Berberis mucuchiensis (also called 'Mucuchí Barberry', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Andes mountains of Venezuela. It has small, spiny leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis mucuchiensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis mucuchiensis has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis mucuchiensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be fertilized in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Berberis mucuchiensis

Berberis mucuchiensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Berberis mucuchiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis mucuchiensis?

Berberis mucuchiensis

What type of plant is Berberis mucuchiensis?

Herb

Where does Berberis mucuchiensis grow?

Mexico

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 tro-50222138: Based on the initial data import
L.A. Camargo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Camargo' in the authors string.