Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
empetrifolia
ID:
563784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. : t. 253, f. 4 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563116



Common Names

  • Empetrifolia Barberry
  • Empetrifolia Mahonia
  • Empetrifolia Oregon Grape


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Synonyms

  • Berberis cuneata hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis empetrifolia magellanica C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis mutabilis Phil. [unknown]
  • Berberis revoluta Sm. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Berberis wawrana C.K.Schneid. [unknown]

Description

Berberis empetrifolia (also called Berberis empetrifolia, 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 empetrifolia 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 empetrifolia 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 empetrifolia 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 empetrifolia

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

Berberis empetrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis empetrifolia?

Berberis empetrifolia

What is the common name of Berberis empetrifolia?

Empetrifolia Berberis

What is the natural habitat of Berberis empetrifolia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,

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