Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
kumaonensis
ID:
564076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schneider

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 397 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563408



Common Names

  • Kumaon Barberry
  • Kumaon Mahonia
  • Kumaon Oregon Grape


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Berberis kumaonensis 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 kumaonensis has yellow flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis kumaonensis 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 kumaonensis

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

Berberis kumaonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis kumaonensis?

Berberis kumaonensis

What is the common name of Berberis kumaonensis?

Kumaonensis Berberis

What is the natural habitat of Berberis kumaonensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America

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,