Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
consanguinea
ID:
563673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fortune

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
J. Hort. Soc. London 7: 226 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563005



Common Names

  • Blood-Red Barberry
  • Blood-Red Barberry Bush
  • Blood-Red Barberry Shrub


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Description

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

Where to Find Berberis consanguinea

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

Berberis consanguinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis consanguinea?

Berberis consanguinea

What is the family of Berberis consanguinea?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis consanguinea?

Consanguineous 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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