Status:
valid
Authors:
Lem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 4: 334 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562819
Common Names
- Berberis aurahuacensis
- Aurahuacensis Berberis
- Berberis
Description
Berberis aurahuacensis (also called Aurahuaca Barberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family. It is native to Peru, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with spiny leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis aurahuacensis is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berberis aurahuacensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis aurahuacensis is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Berberis aurahuacensis
Berberis aurahuacensis is native to the mountains of Central Asia, from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan.
Berberis aurahuacensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis aurahuacana?
Berberis aurahuacana
What is the family of Berberis aurahuacana?
Berberidaceae
What is the common name of Berberis aurahuacana?
Aurahuaca Barberry
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,