Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
563681

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 46 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563013



Common Names

  • Coriaceous Barberry
  • Coriaceous Barberry Bush
  • Coriaceous Barberry Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Berberis coriacea oblanceifolia Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis laurina tatanobotrys C.K.Schneid. ex Born [unknown]
  • Berberis sellowiana tatanobotrys C.K.Schneid. [unknown]

Description

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

Where to Find Berberis coriacea

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

Berberis coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis coriacea?

Berberis coriacea

What is the common name of Berberis coriacea?

Mountain Mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Berberis coriacea?

It is native to the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.

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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