Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
higginsae
ID:
563942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Aliso 4: 9 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563274



Common Names

  • Berberis higginsae
  • Higgins' Berberis
  • Higgins' Barberry


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia higginsiae (Munz) Ahrendt [unknown]

Description

Berberis higginsae (also called Higgins' 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 higginsae is used for ornamental purposes. It is a popular choice for hedges and borders, and its bright yellow flowers make it an attractive addition to any garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis higginsae 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 higginsae

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

Berberis higginsae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis higginsae?

Berberis higginsae

What is the common name of Berberis higginsae?

Higgins' Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis higginsae?

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,