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Image of Berberis montana
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1300-2100 m. 02 09, 2006
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| Species: | Berberis montana Gay | |
| Family: | Berberidaceae |  |
| Order: | Ranunculales | |
| Chilean Name: | Michay , Calafate | |
| English Name: | Barberry | |
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| Record: | 0162 |
| About 19 Berberis in Chile and 12 in our data base. | |
| About 19 Berberidaceae in Chile and 12 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 2 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Berberis montana VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 7 - 14 petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Berberis montana VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Berberis montana VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Berberis montana VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
Relatively easy to cultivate
Low germination, less than 30 %
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More photos (14) of Berberis montana Gay available here |
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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 microphylla (Michay / Calafate) Berberis montana (Michay / Calafate) Berberis rotundifolia (Michay / Calafate) |