Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
hicksii
ID:
563940

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ahrendt) Laferr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563272



Common Names

  • Berberis hicksii
  • Hicks' Berberis
  • Hicks' Barberry


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia hicksii Ahrendt [unknown]

Description

Berberis hicksii (also called Hicks' Barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western China. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has glossy, dark green leaves with small yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, dry hillsides, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis hicksii 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 hicksii has yellow flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis hicksii 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 hicksii

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

Berberis hicksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis hicksii?

Berberis hicksii

What is the common name of Berberis hicksii?

Hicks' Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis hicksii?

Mountain slopes in western North America

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

Joseph E. Laferrière (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laferr.' in the authors string.
Leslie Walter Allam Ahrendt (1903-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ahrendt' in the authors string.