Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
563819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 52 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563151



Common Names

  • Flexuosa Barberry
  • Flexuosa Mahonia
  • Flexuosa Oregon Grape


Searching for Berberis flexuosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Berberis tortuosa Domb ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Berberis flexuosa (also called Flexuous 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 flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Berberis flexuosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis flexuosa 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 flexuosa

Berberis flexuosa is native to western North America and can be found in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Berberis flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis flexuosa?

Berberis flexuosa

What is the common name of Berberis flexuosa?

Flexuous barberry

What is the native range of Berberis flexuosa?

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-2673783: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.