Status:
valid
Authors:
Ahrendt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 80(Suppl.): 97 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563388
Common Names
- Kashmir Barberry
- Kashmir Berberis
- Kashmir Oregon Grape
Description
Berberis kashmirana (also called Kashmir Barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 2 meters. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis kashmirana 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 kashmirana has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis kashmirana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. Prune in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Berberis kashmirana
Berberis kashmirana can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Pakistan.
Berberis kashmirana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis kashmirana?
Berberis kashmirana
What is the common name of Berberis kashmirana?
Kashmir Barberry
What is the natural habitat of Berberis kashmirana?
It is native to the Kashmir region in India and Pakistan.
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,