Berberis flexuosa
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Basic Information
Family: Berberidaceae
Genus: berberis
Plant ID (slug): berberis-flexuosa
Numeric ID: 21322
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Berberis flexuosa is a SHRUB. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Argentina, Chile, Peru.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked.
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial Cancer Dysentery Berberine, universally present in rhizomes of Berberis species, has marked antibacterial effects. Since it is not appreciably absorbed by the body, it is used orally in the treatment of various enteric infections, especially bacterial dysentery[218]. It should not be used with Glycyrrhiza species (Liquorice) because this nullifies the effects of the berberine[218]. Berberine has also shown antitumour activity[218].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Berberis flexuosa
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