Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
congestiflora
ID:
563671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 1: 75 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563003



Common Names

  • Congested-Flowered Barberry
  • Congested-Flowered Barberry Bush
  • Congested-Flowered Barberry Shrub


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Description

Berberis congestiflora (also called Congested-flowered 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 congestiflora 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 congestiflora 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 congestiflora is a shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Berberis congestiflora

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

Berberis congestiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis congestiflora?

Berberis congestiflora

What is the family of Berberis congestiflora?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis congestiflora?

Congested-flowered 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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