Berberis elliotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliotii
ID:
563780
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ahrendt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 57: 126 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563112
Common Names
- Elliot Barberry
- Elliot Mahonia
- Elliot Oregon Grape
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Berberis elliotii (also called Berberis elliotii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Berberidaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in humid forests and meadows. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis elliotii 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 elliotii are yellow-green and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis elliotii 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 elliotii
Berberis elliotii can be found in China, in the provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Berberis elliotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis elliotii?
Berberis elliotii
What is the common name of Berberis elliotii?
Elliot's Berberis
What is the natural habitat of Berberis elliotii?
It is native to the southeastern United States.
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-2673742: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Walter Allam Ahrendt (1903-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ahrendt' in the authors string.