Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
contracta
ID:
563676

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.S.Ying

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 322 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563008



Common Names

  • Contracted Barberry
  • Contracted Barberry Bush
  • Contracted Barberry Shrub


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Description

Berberis contracta (also called Contracted 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 contracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, compact habit and produces yellow flowers in spring. The fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berberis contracta 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 contracta is a shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Berberis contracta

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

Berberis contracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis contracta?

Berberis contracta

What is the family of Berberis contracta?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis contracta?

Contracted 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2673640: Based on the initial data import
Tsun Shen Ying (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Ying' in the authors string.