Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
564147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 51 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563479



Common Names

  • Yellow Barberry
  • Yellow Berberis
  • Yellow Oregon Grape


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Synonyms

  • Berberis conferta Kunth [unknown]
  • Berberis conferta hypopyrrantha C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis conferta karsteniana C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis conferta typica C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis lutea conferta (Kunth) DC. [unknown]

Description

Berberis lutea (also called yellow barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Berberis lutea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis lutea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Berberis lutea

Berberis lutea can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Berberis lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis lutea?

Berberis lutea

What is the common name of Berberis lutea?

Yellow Barberry

Where is Berberis lutea 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-2674090: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.