Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
pichinchensis
ID:
564345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 27(II): 286 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563677



Common Names

  • Pichincha Barberry
  • Pichincha Berberry
  • Pichincha Oregon Grape


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Synonyms

  • Berberis pichinchensis rivetii Danguy & Cherm. [unknown]
  • Berberis retinervis Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Berberis pichinchensis (also called Pichincha Barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Ecuador. 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 pichinchensis 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 pichinchensis 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 pichinchensis is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils and is drought tolerant. It is best to mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and protect the roots.

Where to Find Berberis pichinchensis

Berberis pichinchensis is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in western China.

Berberis pichinchensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis pichinchensis?

Berberis pichinchensis

What type of plant is Berberis pichinchensis?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Berberis pichinchensis 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