Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
darwinii
ID:
563709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 7: t. 672 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563041



Common Names

  • Darwin's Barberry
  • Darwin's Barberry Bush
  • Darwin's Barberry Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Berberis costulata Gand. [unknown]
  • Berberis knightii hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis darwinii magellanica Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis darwinii darwinii [unknown]
  • Mahonia knightii hort. ex Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Berberis darwinii (also called Darwin's Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Himalayas and western China. It has dark green leaves and yellow-orange flowers. It grows best in well-drained, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis darwinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Berberis darwinii are yellow-green and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis darwinii 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 darwinii

Berberis darwinii can be found in the temperate regions of Chile.

Berberis darwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis darwinii?

Berberis darwinii

What is the common name of Berberis darwinii?

Darwin's Berberis

What is the natural habitat of Berberis darwinii?

It is native to Chile.

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