Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
kohistanensis
ID:
564070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Qureshi & Chaudhri

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Pakistan Syst. 2: 23 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563402



Common Names

  • Kohistan Barberry
  • Kohistan Berberis
  • Kohistan Oregon Grape


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Berberis kohistanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis kohistanensis 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 kohistanensis 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 kohistanensis

Berberis kohistanensis can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Pakistan.

Berberis kohistanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis kohistanensis?

Berberis kohistanensis

What is the common name of Berberis kohistanensis?

Kohistan Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis kohistanensis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674017: Based on the initial data import
Mohammad Nazeer Chaudhri (1932-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaudhri' in the authors string.
Rizwana Aleem Qureshi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qureshi' in the authors string.