Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
koreana
ID:
564072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Palib.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Trudy Glavn. Bot. Sada 17: 22 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563404



Common Names

  • Korean Barberry
  • Korean Mahonia
  • Korean Oregon Grape


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Synonyms

  • Berberis koreana angustifolia Nakai [unknown]
  • Berberis koreana angustifolia (Nakai) W.Lee [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Berberis koreana 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 koreana 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 koreana 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 koreana

Berberis koreana can be found in Korea.

Berberis koreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis koreana?

Berberis koreana

What is the common name of Berberis koreana?

Korean Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis koreana?

It is native to South Korea.

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,

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