Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
argentinensis
ID:
563458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hosseus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bol. Acad. Ci. (Córdoba) 26: 93 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562790

Common Names

  • Argentinensis Barberry
  • Argentinensis Berberis
  • Argentinensis Oregon Grape

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Synonyms

  • Berberis pseudospinulosa Job [unknown]
  • Berberis trollii Diels in Pilg. [unknown]

Description

Berberis argentinensis (also called Argentine Barberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family. It is native to Argentina, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with spiny leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis argentinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach ache, and as a laxative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Berberis argentinensis are small, yellow, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis argentinensis is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Berberis argentinensis

Berberis argentinensis is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, from Argentina to Chile.

Berberis argentinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis argentinensis?

Berberis argentinensis

What is the common name of Berberis argentinensis?

Argentine Berberis

What is the family of Berberis argentinensis?

Berberidaceae

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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