Status:
valid
Authors:
Ahrendt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 57: 259 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562976
Common Names
- Citernei Barberry
- Citernei Mahonia
- Citernei's Mahonia
Synonyms
- Berberis gayi Citerne [unknown]
Description
Berberis citernei (also called Citerne's Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Himalayas and western China. It has dark green leaves and yellow-orange flowers. It grows best in well-drained, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis citernei 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 citernei has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis citernei 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 citernei
Berberis citernei can be found in the temperate regions of China.
Berberis citernei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis citernei?
Berberis citernei
What is the family of Berberis citernei?
Berberidaceae
What is the common name of Berberis citernei?
Citerne'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,