Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
beijingensis
ID:
563504

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.S.Ying

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 324 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562836



Common Names

  • Beijing Berberis
  • Beijing Barberry
  • Barberry


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Description

Berberis beijingensis (also called Beijing barberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the barberry family. It is native to China and grows in shrublands and grasslands. It has a shrub-like growth habit, with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. The fruits are small, red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis beijingensis is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis beijingensis has yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are dark green and have spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis beijingensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Berberis beijingensis

Berberis beijingensis is native to China and can be found in moist, tropical areas.

Berberis beijingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis beijingensis?

Berberis beijingensis

What is the common name of Berberis beijingensis?

Beijing Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis beijingensis?

It is native to the Himalayas and parts of China

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-2673477: Based on the initial data import
Tsun Shen Ying (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Ying' in the authors string.