Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
feddei
ID:
563808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ahrendt) Laferr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563140



Common Names

  • Feddei Barberry
  • Feddei Mahonia
  • Feddei Oregon Grape


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia feddei Ahrendt [unknown]

Description

Berberis feddei (also called Fedde's Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in rocky, mountainous areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis feddei is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible and can be cooked and eaten. The leaves of the plant are also edible and can be used in salads and soups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis feddei has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis feddei is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Berberis feddei

Berberis feddei is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.

Berberis feddei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis feddei?

Berberis feddei

What is the family of Berberis feddei?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis feddei?

Feddei barberry

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.
Leslie Walter Allam Ahrendt (1903-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ahrendt' in the authors string.