Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
chingii
ID:
563626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheng

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Chin. Assoc. Advancem. Sci., Sect. Bot. 9: 191 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562958



Common Names

  • Chingii Barberry
  • Chingii Mahonia
  • Chingii's Mahonia


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Synonyms

  • Berberis cavaleriei pruinosa Bijh. [unknown]

Description

Berberis chingii (also called Berberis chingii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Berberidaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in humid forests and meadows. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis chingii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Berberis chingii sub. wulingensis C.M.Hu
Berberis chingii sub. subedentata C.M.Hu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis chingii 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 chingii 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 chingii

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

Berberis chingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis chingii?

Berberis chingii

What is the family of Berberis chingii?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis chingii?

Ching'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,