coralplant
Berberidopsis corallina Hook.f.
Berberidopsis corallina, a member of the Berberidopsidaceae family, is an ornamental plant native to Chile. It is reportedly confined to the forests near the port of Coronel in Arauco province and may be extinct in its native habitat. The species was introduced to cultivation by Richard Pearce in 1862.
Description
Berberidopsis corallina is a plant species in the genus Berberidopsis, part of the Berberidopsidaceae family. It is known as coralplant in English and is native to central and southern Chile. The plant is thought to be restricted to the forests behind the port of Coronel in Arauco province. There are concerns about its status in the wild, with some suggesting it may be extinct in its native range. The species was first brought to the attention of the botanical world by Richard Pearce in 1862.
Other common names
coralplant
Distribution
Chile Central · Chile South
