Berberis dolichobotrys - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolichobotrys
ID:
563758
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fedde
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 82: 41 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563090
Common Names
- Dolichobotrys Barberry
- Dolichobotrys Mahonia
- Dolichobotrys Oregon Grape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berberis dolichobotrys (also called Long-spined 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 with long spines. It grows best in well-drained, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis dolichobotrys 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 dolichobotrys has yellow flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis dolichobotrys 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 dolichobotrys
Berberis dolichobotrys can be found in China, in the provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Berberis dolichobotrys FAQ
What is the common name of Berberis dolichobotrys?
Dolichobotrys Barberry
What is the scientific name of Dolichobotrys Barberry?
Berberis dolichobotrys
What is the natural habitat of Berberis dolichobotrys?
Dolichobotrys 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2673720: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Karl Georg Fedde (1873-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fedde' in the authors string.