Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Schneid.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 67: 223 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563536
Common Names
- Microtricha Berberis
- Microtricha's Berberis
- Berberis Microtricha
Description
Berberis microtricha (also called small-haired barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as in meadows and along rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis microtricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berberis microtricha 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis microtricha 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 microtricha
Berberis microtricha can be found in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China.
Berberis microtricha FAQ
What are the common names for Berberis microtricha?
Common names for Berberis microtricha include Microtricha barberry and Microtricha barberry bush.
What type of plant is Berberis microtricha?
Berberis microtricha is an evergreen shrub.
Where does Berberis microtricha grow?
Berberis microtricha is native to India and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas.
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,