Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
buchananii
ID:
563551

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 46: 263 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562883



Common Names

  • Buchanan's Berberis
  • Buchanan's Barberry
  • Barberry


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Description

Berberis buchananii (also called Buchan's Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has yellow flowers and red berries. It is native to Europe and is found in open woods, thickets and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis buchananii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berberis buchananii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis buchananii 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 buchananii

Berberis buchananii is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Berberis buchananii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis buchananii?

Berberis buchananii

What is the family of Berberis buchananii?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis buchananii?

Buchanan's barberry

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,

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