Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
libertatis
ID:
564117

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.Camargo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 16: 419 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563449



Common Names

  • Libertatis Barberry
  • Libertatis Mahonia
  • Libertatis Oregon Grape


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Description

Berberis libertatis (also called Liberty 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 libertatis 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 libertatis has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis libertatis 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 libertatis

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

Berberis libertatis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis libertatis?

Berberis libertatis

What is the common name of Berberis libertatis?

Libertatis barberry

What type of plant is Berberis libertatis?

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-2674060: Based on the initial data import
L.A. Camargo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Camargo' in the authors string.