Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
hancockiana
ID:
563915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Takeda) Laferr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(9): 97 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563247



Common Names

  • Hancock's Berberis
  • Hancock's Barberry
  • Barberry


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia hancockiana Takeda [unknown]

Description

Berberis hancockiana (also called Hancock's Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States and Canada. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has yellowish-green leaves with small yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, dry hillsides, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis hancockiana 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 hancockiana 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 hancockiana can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Berberis hancockiana

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

Berberis hancockiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis hancockiana?

Berberis hancockiana

What is the common name of Berberis hancockiana?

Hancock's barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis hancockiana?

It is native to the Himalayas

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

Hisayoshi Takeda (1883-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takeda' in the authors string.
Joseph E. Laferrière (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laferr.' in the authors string.