Genus named for Bernard M'Mahon (1775-1816), American Horticulturist.

Stearn, W.T. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.

Berberine, universally present in rhizomes of Mahonia species, has marked antibacterial effects. Berberine has also shown anti-tumour activity. Berberine is usually found in the roots, rhizomes, stems, and bark

Plants for a future https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Mahonia+gracilipes

Due to its yellow colour, Berberis species were used to dye wool, leather, and wood.

Previously grown as Mahonia gracilipes

Plants of the World online, Kew Science http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106696-1 Link

Asia-Temperate, China, China South-Central