Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
563699

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 331 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563031



Common Names

  • Cretic Barberry
  • Cretic Barberry Bush
  • Cretic Barberry Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Berberis vulgaris cretica (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Berberis cretica serratifolia Poir. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Berberis sinensis cretica (L.) Regel [unknown]

Description

Berberis cretica (also called Cretan barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. 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 cretica 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 cretica is a yellow, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis cretica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Berberis cretica

Berberis cretica can be found in the temperate regions of Greece.

Berberis cretica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis cretica?

Berberis cretica

What is the common name of Berberis cretica?

Cretan Berberis

What is the natural habitat of Berberis cretica?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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