Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
744062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zamudio

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 87: 44 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743395



Common Names

  • Berberis alpina
  • Alpine Barberry
  • Alpina Barberry


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Description

Berberis alpina (also called Alpine Barberry, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, evergreen shrub native to the Alps. It has small, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, swamps, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis alpina is used in ornamental gardening and as a source of nectar for pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berberis alpina is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis alpina is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. To cultivate it, plant the cuttings or seeds in a well-draining soil mix and place in a sunny spot. Water the plant regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Berberis alpina

Berberis alpina is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Berberis alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis alpina?

Berberis alpina

What is the common name of Berberis alpina?

Alpine Barberry

Where is Berberis alpina found?

It is found in Europe

Species in the Berberis genus

Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica, Berberis barandana, Berberis barbeyana, Berberis batangensis,

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2895585: Based on the initial data import
Sergio Zamudio (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zamudio' in the authors string.