Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
kunmingensis
ID:
564079

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex S.Y.Bao

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(3): 8 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563411



Common Names

  • Kunming Barberry
  • Kunming Mahonia
  • Kunming Oregon Grape


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Berberis kunmingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its bright yellow flowers make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis kunmingensis 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 kunmingensis 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 kunmingensis

Berberis kunmingensis is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Berberis kunmingensis FAQ

What are the common names for Berberis kunmingensis?

Common names for Berberis kunmingensis include Kunming barberry and Kunming barberry bush.

What type of plant is Berberis kunmingensis?

Berberis kunmingensis is an evergreen shrub.

Where does Berberis kunmingensis grow?

Berberis kunmingensis is native to China and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas.

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-2674026: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Shi Ying Bao (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Bao' in the authors string.