Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
749536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stace) Verloove & Lambinon

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
New J. Bot. 1: 38 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748869



Common Names

  • Berberis Decumbens
  • Creeping Barberry
  • Decumbent Barberry


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Description

Berberis decumbens (also called Decumbent Barberry, among many other common names) is a low-growing shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in dry, open forests and scrublands. It has simple, alternate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis decumbens has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis decumbens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Berberis decumbens

Berberis decumbens can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.

Berberis decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis decumbens?

Berberis decumbens

What are the common names of Berberis decumbens?

Climbing Barberry, Decumbent Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis decumbens?

Berberis decumbens is found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.

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

Clive A. Stace (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stace' in the authors string.
Filip Verloove (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verloove' in the authors string.
Jacques Ernest Joseph Lambinon (1936-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lambinon' in the authors string.