Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
563718

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.K.Schneid.) Laferr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(9): 97 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563050



Common Names

  • Decipiens Barberry
  • Decipiens Barberry Bush
  • Decipiens Barberry Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia decipiens C.K.Schneid. [unknown]

Description

Berberis decipiens (also called Decipiens 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 decipiens 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

Berberis decipiens has yellow flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis decipiens is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and should be planted in a well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist soil mixture. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer and planted in a moist soil mixture.

Where to Find Berberis decipiens

Berberis decipiens can be found in China, in the provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Berberis decipiens FAQ

What is the common name of Berberis decipiens?

Decipiens Barberry

What is the scientific name of Decipiens Barberry?

Berberis decipiens

What is the natural habitat of Berberis decipiens?

Decipiens Barberry 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,

References

Joseph E. Laferrière (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laferr.' in the authors string.
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.