Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
chrysosphaera
ID:
563638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mulligan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1940: 78 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562970



Common Names

  • Chrysosphaera Barberry
  • Chrysosphaera Mahonia
  • Chrysosphaera's Mahonia


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Description

Berberis chrysosphaera (also called Golden-spined Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Himalayas and western China. It has yellow-green leaves and yellow-orange flowers. It grows best in well-drained, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis chrysosphaera is a shrub that is native to South America. 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 chrysosphaera 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 chrysosphaera 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 chrysosphaera

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

Berberis chrysosphaera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis chrysosphaera?

Berberis chrysosphaera

What is the family of Berberis chrysosphaera?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis chrysosphaera?

Golden-sphere 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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