Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
calliobotrys
ID:
563579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bien. ex Aitch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Deut. Dendrol. : 168 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562911



Common Names

  • Calliobotrys Barberry
  • Calliobotrys Mahonia
  • Calliobotrys's Mahonia


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Synonyms

  • Berberis aitchisonii Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis crataegina cabulica C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis gambleana Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis wazaristanica Ahrendt [unknown]

Description

Berberis calliobotrys (also called Calliobotrys 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 calliobotrys 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 calliobotrys 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 calliobotrys is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Berberis calliobotrys

Berberis calliobotrys can be found in the Himalayas of India and Nepal.

Berberis calliobotrys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis calliobotrys?

Berberis calliobotrys

What is the family of Berberis calliobotrys?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis calliobotrys?

Calliobotrys 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-2673548: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.
Theophil Bienert (1833-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bien.' in the authors string.