Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
guilache
ID:
563898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 17: 54 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563230



Common Names

  • Guilache Berberis
  • Guilache Laurel
  • Guilache Leatherwood


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Synonyms

  • Berberis chaquirensis L.A.Camargo [unknown]

Description

Berberis guilache (also called Guilache Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 5-7 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. It is native to China and is found in forest margins, scrub and grassland. It has yellow-green foliage and small yellow flowers in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis guilache 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 guilache 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 guilache 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 guilache

Berberis guilache is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in western China.

Berberis guilache FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis guilache?

Berberis guilache

What is the common name of Berberis guilache?

Guilache barberry

What is the native range of Berberis guilache?

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-2673855: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.