Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
kawakamii
ID:
564057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30: 24 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563389



Common Names

  • Kawakami's Barberry
  • Kawakami's Berberis
  • Kawakami's Oregon Grape


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Synonyms

  • Berberis formosana Ahrendt & Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis formosana Ahrendt & Ahrendt [deprecated]

Description

Berberis kawakamii (also called Kawakami Barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 2 meters. It is native to Japan and grows in forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis kawakamii 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 kawakamii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis kawakamii 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 kawakamii

Berberis kawakamii can be found in Japan.

Berberis kawakamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis kawakamii?

Berberis kawakamii

What is the common name of Berberis kawakamii?

Kawakami's Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis kawakamii?

It is native to the Ryukyu Islands in Japan.

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