Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
concinna
ID:
563659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 79: t. 4744. 1853 [1 Oct 1853]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562991



Common Names

  • Crimson Pygmy Barberry
  • Crimson Pygmy Barberry Bush
  • Crimson Pygmy Barberry Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Berberis ligonii hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Berberis concinna (also called Concinna barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis concinna is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible and can be cooked and eaten. The leaves of the plant are also edible and can be used in salads and soups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berberis concinna is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis concinna 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 concinna

Berberis concinna can be found in the temperate regions of China.

Berberis concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis concinna?

Berberis concinna

What is the family of Berberis concinna?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis concinna?

Concinna 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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