Berberis grandibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandibracteata
ID:
563886
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ahrendt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 57: 212 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563218
Common Names
- Grandibracteata Berberis
- Grandibracteata Laurel
- Grandibracteata Leatherwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berberis grandibracteata (also called Chinese Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has a dense, spreading habit with spiny branches and yellow-green leaves. It produces yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries in autumn. It is found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis grandibracteata is an ornamental shrub that is used 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 grandibracteata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis grandibracteata 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 grandibracteata
Berberis grandibracteata is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in western China.
Berberis grandibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis grandibracteata?
Berberis grandibracteata
What is the common name of Berberis grandibracteata?
Large-bracted barberry
What is the native range of Berberis grandibracteata?
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-2673843: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Walter Allam Ahrendt (1903-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ahrendt' in the authors string.