Berberis petriruizii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petriruizii
ID:
564337
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.Camargo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 13(62): 217 (1981).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563669
Common Names
- Petri Ruiz's Barberry
- Petri Ruiz's Berberry
- Petri Ruiz's Oregon Grape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berberis petriruizii (also called Ruiz's 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 petriruizii 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 petriruizii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis petriruizii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Berberis petriruizii
Berberis petriruizii is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in western China.
Berberis petriruizii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis petriruizii?
Berberis petriruizii
What type of plant is Berberis petriruizii?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Berberis petriruizii 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-2674273: Based on the initial data import
L.A. Camargo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Camargo' in the authors string.