Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
liechtensteinii
ID:
564102

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 377 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563434



Common Names

  • Liechtenstein's Barberry
  • Liechtenstein's Mahonia
  • Liechtenstein's Oregon Grape


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Description

Berberis liechtensteinii (also called Liechtenstein'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 liechtensteinii 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 liechtensteinii 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 liechtensteinii 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 liechtensteinii

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

Berberis liechtensteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis liechtensteinii?

Berberis liechtensteinii

What is the common name of Berberis liechtensteinii?

Liechtenstein's barberry

What type of plant is Berberis liechtensteinii?

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,

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