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Berberidopsis corallina Coral plant Evergreen climber (1 Page of 5) The Berberidopsis corallina plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Flacourtiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coral plant. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Berberidopsis corallina Common Name: Coral plant Family: Flacourtiaceae Author: Hook. f. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 5 Mature Width: Habitat: Deep, moist ravines in woodlands within the coastal belt[11, 200]. This species is quite possibly extinct in the wild[11].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep, moist, humus-rich soil and a position where it is sheltered from drying winds and strong sunlight[11, 200]. This species will tolerate a slightly alkaline soil if peat or some other acid medium is added, but it is not really suited to chalky soils[11].
This species is not very hardy outdoors in Britain[11], tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c so long as this is not for prolonged periods[200]. It succeeds in the more westerly areas of the country, but in general needs the protection of a wall and will succeed on a south-facing wall so long as it is protected from winds from that quarter[11]. If the top-growth is cut back by winter cold, the plant can re-sprout from the rootstock[200].
A climbing plant, growing up through trees and shrubs and supporting itself by twining around them[200].
The plant usually forms fruit in Britain, but the seed is seldom fertile[11].
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