Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
564333

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Schellenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 111: 6 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563665



Common Names

  • Peruvian Barberry
  • Peruvian Berberry
  • Peruvian Oregon Grape


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Description

Berberis peruviana (also called Peruvian Barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Peru. It has an upright, spreading habit with spiny branches and dark 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 peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis peruviana has yellow flowers with 6 petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis peruviana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept consistently moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature shrubs and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Berberis peruviana requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Berberis peruviana

Berberis peruviana is native to Peru.

Berberis peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis peruviana?

Berberis peruviana

What type of plant is Berberis peruviana?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Berberis peruviana native to?

Central and South 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-2674268: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.