Status:
valid
Authors:
Browicz & Ziel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 111: 15 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563416
Common Names
- Lamond's Barberry
- Lamond's Mahonia
- Lamond's Oregon Grape
Description
Berberis lamondiae (also called Lamond's Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. It is native to China and is found in forest margins, scrub and grassland. It has yellow-green foliage and small yellow flowers in spring.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis lamondiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. The bark can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berberis lamondiae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis lamondiae is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings taken in the summer. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Berberis lamondiae
Berberis lamondiae is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Berberis lamondiae FAQ
What are the common names for Berberis lamondiae?
Common names for Berberis lamondiae include Lamond's barberry and Lamond's barberry bush.
What type of plant is Berberis lamondiae?
Berberis lamondiae is an evergreen shrub.
Where does Berberis lamondiae grow?
Berberis lamondiae is native to India 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,