Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
fortunei
ID:
563829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
J. Hort. Soc. London 1: 231 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563161



Common Names

  • Fortune's Barberry
  • Fortune's Barberry Bush
  • Fortune's Barberry Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia fortunei Fedde [unknown]
  • Berberis fortunei szechuanica (Ahrendt) Laferr. [unknown]
  • Mahonia fortunei szechuanica Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Mahonia tikushiensis Hayata [unknown]

Description

Berberis fortunei (also called Fortune'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 fortunei is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be used to make jams and jellies. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis fortunei has small yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis fortunei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Berberis fortunei

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

Berberis fortunei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis fortunei?

Berberis fortunei

What is the common name of Berberis fortunei?

Fortune's Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis fortunei?

It is native to China and Japan.

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,