Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
aetnensis
ID:
563396

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. : 28 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562728

Common Names

  • Berberis aetnensis
  • Aetnensis Berberis
  • Berberis

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Description

Berberis aetnensis (also called 'Etna Barberry', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis aetnensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis aetnensis has yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are initially yellow and turn green as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis aetnensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Berberis aetnensis

Berberis aetnensis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in humid forests and on trees.

Berberis aetnensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis aetnensis?

Berberis aetnensis

What is the common name of Berberis aetnensis?

Aetna Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis aetnensis?

It is native to the mountains of Sicily and Calabria in Italy

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,

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