Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
563622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 8: 617 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562954



Common Names

  • Chinese Barberry
  • Chinese Mahonia
  • Chinese's Mahonia


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Synonyms

  • Berberis vulgaris iberica Steven & Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Berberis iberica Sweet [unknown]
  • Berberis iberica Steven [unknown]
  • Berberis monosperma hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis serotina Lange [unknown]
  • Berberis sinensis DC. [unknown]

Description

Berberis chinensis (also called Chinese 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 chinensis is a shrub that is native to China. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a hedge or screen to provide privacy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis chinensis has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis chinensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to shape and grows best in acidic soil.

Where to Find Berberis chinensis

Berberis chinensis can be found in China.

Berberis chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis chinensis?

Berberis chinensis

What is the family of Berberis chinensis?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis chinensis?

Chinese 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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