Berberis calcipratorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcipratorum
ID:
563576
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ahrendt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 57: 130 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562908
Common Names
- Calipratorum Barberry
- Calipratorum Mahonia
- Calipratorum's Mahonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berberis calcipratorum (also called Calciprator 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 North America and is found in open woods, thickets and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis calcipratorum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible and can be cooked and eaten. The leaves of the plant are also edible and can be used in salads and soups.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Berberis calcipratorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis calcipratorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment. Plants should be spaced at least 1 foot apart.
Where to Find Berberis calcipratorum
Berberis calcipratorum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Berberis calcipratorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis calcipratorum?
Berberis calcipratorum
What is the family of Berberis calcipratorum?
Berberidaceae
What is the common name of Berberis calcipratorum?
Calcipratorum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2673545: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Walter Allam Ahrendt (1903-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ahrendt' in the authors string.