Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
klossii
ID:
564066

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Laferr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563398



Common Names

  • Kloss' Barberry
  • Kloss' Berberis
  • Kloss' Oregon Grape


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia klossii Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Berberis klossii (also called Kloss' 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 klossii 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 klossii 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 klossii 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 klossii

Berberis klossii can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Berberis klossii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis klossii?

Berberis klossii

What is the common name of Berberis klossii?

Kloss's Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis klossii?

It is native to the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.