Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
564233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) Marroq. ex Laferr. & Marroq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Madroño 37: 287 (1990 publ. 1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563565



Common Names

  • Mueller's Barberry
  • Mueller Barberry
  • Mueller's Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia muelleri I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Berberis muelleri 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 muelleri 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 muelleri is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Berberis muelleri

Berberis muelleri is native to the mountains of Central and South America.

Berberis muelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis muelleri?

Berberis muelleri

What is the common name of Berberis muelleri?

Mueller's Barberry

Where is Berberis muelleri native to?

Australia

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

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Joseph E. Laferrière (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laferr.' in the authors string.
Jorge S. Marroquín (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marroq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273236-2: Based on the initial data import