Status:
valid
Authors:
T.S.Ying
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 336 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563040
Common Names
- Daocheng Barberry
- Daocheng Barberry Bush
- Daocheng Barberry Shrub
Description
Berberis daochengensis (also called Daocheng 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 daochengensis 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 flowers of Berberis daochengensis are small, yellow-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis daochengensis 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 daochengensis
Berberis daochengensis can be found in the temperate regions of China.
Berberis daochengensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis daochengensis?
Berberis daochengensis
What is the common name of Berberis daochengensis?
Daochengensis Berberis
What is the natural habitat of Berberis daochengensis?
It is native to China.
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,