Berberis lindleyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lindleyana
ID:
564122
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ahrendt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 11: 3 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563454
Common Names
- Lindley's Barberry
- Lindley's Mahonia
- Lindley's Oregon Grape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berberis lindleyana (also called Lindley's Barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has an upright, spreading habit with spiny branches and dark green leaves. It produces yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries in autumn. It is found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis lindleyana 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
The flowers of Berberis lindleyana are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis lindleyana 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 lindleyana
Berberis lindleyana can be found in the Himalayas and western China.
Berberis lindleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis lindleyana?
Berberis lindleyana
What is the common name of Berberis lindleyana?
Lindley's Barberry
Where is Berberis lindleyana native to?
Himalayas
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-2674065: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Walter Allam Ahrendt (1903-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ahrendt' in the authors string.