Berberis multispinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multispinosa
ID:
749542
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zaprjagaeva
Source:
ksu
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Dikie Plodovo-Yagodn. Rast. Tadzhikist. : 287 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748875
Common Names
- Berberis Multispinosa
- Multispinosa Berberis
- Berberis Multispinosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berberis multispinosa (also called Multi-spined Barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in dry, open forests and scrublands. It has simple, alternate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis multispinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berberis multispinosa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis multispinosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Berberis multispinosa
Berberis multispinosa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in open woodlands and scrub.
Berberis multispinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis multispinosa?
Berberis multispinosa
What are the common names of Berberis multispinosa?
Climbing Barberry, Multispined Barberry
What is the natural habitat of Berberis multispinosa?
Berberis multispinosa is found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.
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
Vera Ivanovna Zaprjagaeva (b.1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zaprjagaeva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77112041-1: Based on the initial data import