Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
gagnepainii
ID:
563843

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 8: 196 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563175



Common Names

  • Gagnepainii Berberis
  • Gagnepainii Laurel
  • Gagnepainii Leatherwood


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Synonyms

  • Berberis gagnepainii filipes Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis gagnepainii lanceifolium Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis gagnepainii omeiensis C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis gagnepainii pluriflora Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis gagnepainii praestans Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis gagnepainii subovata C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis gagnepainii lanceifolia Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis gagnepainii gagnepainii [unknown]

Description

Berberis gagnepainii (also called Berberis gagnepainii, 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 gagnepainii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, rounded form and is covered with small, yellow flowers in spring. The leaves are evergreen and can be used as a hedge or screen. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis gagnepainii 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 gagnepainii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. 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 gagnepainii

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

Berberis gagnepainii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis gagnepainii?

Berberis gagnepainii

What is the common name of Berberis gagnepainii?

Gagnepain's Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis gagnepainii?

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,

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