Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
libanotica
ID:
564115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrenb. ex C.K.Schneid.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ill. Handb. Laubholzk. 1: 310 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563447



Common Names

  • Lebanese Barberry
  • Lebanese Mahonia
  • Lebanese Oregon Grape


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Description

Berberis libanotica (also called Lebanese 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 Lebanon and is found in forest margins, scrub and grassland. It has yellow-green foliage and small yellow flowers in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis libanotica 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 libanotica has yellow flowers with 6 petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis libanotica 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. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Berberis libanotica

Berberis libanotica is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, and is found in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile.

Berberis libanotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis libanotica?

Berberis libanotica

What is the common name of Berberis libanotica?

Libanotica barberry

What type of plant is Berberis libanotica?

Evergreen shrub

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-2674059: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrenb.' in the authors string.
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.