Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
chilensis
ID:
549156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stuntz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
U.S.D.A. Bur. Pl. Industr. Invent. Seeds 31: 85 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548488

Common Names

  • Chilean Wineberry
  • Chilean Berry
  • Chilean Mahaleb

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Synonyms

  • Aristotelia glabra Miers [unknown]
  • Aristotelia glandulosa Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Aristotelia lucida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Aristotelia macqui L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Aristotelia macqui alpestris Reiche [unknown]
  • Aristotelia maqui andina Phil. [unknown]
  • Aristotelia macqui leucocarpa Dimitri [unknown]
  • Beaumaria macqui Deless. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aristotelia macqui brachystyla Kurz. [unknown]

Description

Aristotelia chilensis (also called Chilean Wineberry, among many other common names) is a shrub with an upright habit, native to Chile. It grows in moist forests and along streams, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristotelia chilensis has been used to treat snakebites, as a diuretic, and as a digestive aid. It has also been used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristotelia chilensis has a small, yellow flower with a three-lobed lip. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristotelia chilensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Aristotelia chilensis

Aristotelia chilensis is native to Chile. It can be found in the central and southern parts of the country.

Aristotelia chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristotelia chilensis?

Aristotelia chilensis

What is the common name of Aristotelia chilensis?

Chilean Wineberry

What is the natural habitat of Aristotelia chilensis?

Aristotelia chilensis is native to Chile and Argentina.

Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family

Aceratium archboldianum, Aceratium brassii, Aceratium calomala, Aceratium concinnum, Aceratium dasyphyllum, Aceratium doggrellii, Aceratium ferrugineum, Aceratium hypoleucum, Aceratium ledermannii, Aceratium megalospermum, Aceratium muellerianum, Aceratium oppositifolium, Aceratium pachypetalum, Aceratium parvifolium, Aceratium pittosporoides, Aceratium sericeum, Aceratium sericoleopsis, Aceratium sinuatum, Aceratium sphaerocarpum, Aceratium tomentosum, Aristotelia australasica, Aristotelia chilensis, Aristotelia colensoi, Aristotelia fruticosa, Aristotelia peduncularis, Aristotelia serrata, Crinodendron brasiliense, Crinodendron hookerianum, Crinodendron patagua, Crinodendron tucumanum, Dubouzetia acuminata, Dubouzetia australiensis, Dubouzetia campanulata, Dubouzetia caudiculata, Dubouzetia confusa, Dubouzetia dentata, Dubouzetia elegans, Dubouzetia galorei, Dubouzetia guillauminii, Dubouzetia kairoi, Dubouzetia saxatilis, Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus,

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