Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
chitria
ID:
563629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Ker Gawl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 9: t. 729 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562961



Common Names

  • Chitria Barberry
  • Chitria Mahonia
  • Chitria's Mahonia


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Synonyms

  • Berberis chitria Ahrendt [unknown]

Description

Berberis chitria (also called Berberis chitria, 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 chitria is a shrub that is native to India. 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 chitria 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 chitria 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 chitria

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

Berberis chitria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis chitria?

Berberis chitria

What is the family of Berberis chitria?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis chitria?

Chitria 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-2673596: Based on the initial data import
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.