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Image of Berberis rotundifolia (Michay/Calafate)

Image of Berberis rotundifolia

VII Region, Vilches Alto, El Morillo; Altitude: 1000-2000 m. January 29, 2006

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Latin Name:   Berberis rotundifolia Poepp. & Endl.
Family:   Berberidaceae Identification OK   
Order:   Ranunculales
Chilean Name:   Michay, Calafate
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Record:   0134
　 About 19 Berberis in Chile and 12 in our data base.
　 About 19 Berberidaceae in Chile and 12 in our data base.

　

Edible plant   

 
1st Region: Lat: 18º - 21º Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region: Lat: 21º - 26º Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region: Lat: 26º - 29º Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
4th Region: Lat: 29º - 32º Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region: Lat: 32º - 33º Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region: Lat: 33º- 34º Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region: Lat: 34º - 35º Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region: Lat: 35º - 36º Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
8th Region: Lat: 36º - 38º Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region: Lat: 38º - 39º Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
10th Region: Lat: 39º - 44º Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region: Lat: 44º - 49º Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region: Lat 49º- 55º Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
 The plant tolerates low temperatures (-10º C down to -15º C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).     Some protection against the sun, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.     Somewhat dry areas where the draught may last 4 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm, concentrated in winter.   
High elevation close to the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line Medium elevation up to the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line Medium elevation up to the timber line Low elevation, interior valleys
High elevation close to the timber line Medium elevation up to the timber line Low elevation, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Yellow, 7 - 14 petals      Shrub     

　
Endemic    Frequent

Height: 1.5 m.

Some ornamental value (B)
　

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Image of Berberis rotundifolia (Michay/Calafate)

Image of Berberis rotundifolia

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas; Altitude: 1200-2300 m. December 25, 2005

　

　

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Image of Berberis rotundifolia (Michay/Calafate)

Image of Berberis rotundifolia

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas; Altitude: 1200-2300 m. December 25, 2005

　

　

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Image of Berberis rotundifolia (Michay/Calafate)

Image of Berberis rotundifolia

VII Region, Vilches Alto, El Morillo; Altitude: 1000-2000 m. January 29, 2006

　

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Image of Berberis rotundifolia (Michay/Calafate)

Image of Berberis rotundifolia

VII Region, Vilches Alto, El Morillo; Altitude: 1000-2000 m. January 29, 2006

　

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More species from the same Berberidaceae family in our data base:

　

Berberis actinacantha (Michay)

Berberis bidentada (Michay/Calafate)

Berberis chilensis var. chilensis (Michay)

Berberis darwinii (Michay/Calafate)

Berberis empetrifolia (Uva de la cordillera/Palo amarillo)

Berberis glomerata

Berberis microphylla (Michay/Calafate)

Berberis montana (Michay/Calafate)

Berberis negeriana

Berberis rotundifolia (Michay/Calafate)

Berberis serratodentata (Michay/Berberis/Calafate)

Berberis trigona (Calafate/Michay)

　

　

　

　

　

　

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