Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
jamesiana
ID:
564023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forrest & W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 81 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563355



Common Names

  • James' Barberry
  • James' Berberis
  • James' Oregon Grape


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Synonyms

  • Berberis jamesiana leucocarpa (W.W.Sm.) Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis jamesiana saepium Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis leucocarpa W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Berberis nummularia sinica C.K.Schneid. [unknown]

Description

Berberis jamesiana (also called James' barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in the temperate forests of the western United States and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis jamesiana is used as an ornamental shrub and for hedging in gardens. It is also used as a rootstock for other Berberis species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis jamesiana has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, red berries that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Berberis jamesiana are small and have a reddish-purple coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis jamesiana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings taken in the summer. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Berberis jamesiana

Berberis jamesiana is native to the western Himalayas.

Berberis jamesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis jamesiana?

Berberis jamesiana

What is the common name of Berberis jamesiana?

James' barberry

What is the native range of Berberis jamesiana?

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-2673975: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
George Forrest (1873-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forrest' in the authors string.