Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
wuchuanensis
ID:
1321171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harber & S.Z.He

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 29: 120 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333625



Common Names

  • Berberis wuchuanensis
  • Wuchuan Berberis
  • Wuchuan Plant


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Description

Berberis wuchuanensis (also called 'Wuchuan Berberis', among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It grows up to 4 m tall and is usually found in open forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to ovate, and measure up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis wuchuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis wuchuanensis has yellow flowers with white centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis wuchuanensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Berberis wuchuanensis

Berberis wuchuanensis can be found in China, primarily in Sichuan and Yunnan.

Berberis wuchuanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis wuchuanensis?

Berberis wuchuanensis

What is the common name of Berberis wuchuanensis?

Wuchuan Berberis

What is the native range of Berberis wuchuanensis?

China

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

Shun Zhi He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Z.He' in the authors string.
Julian Harber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harber' in the authors string.