Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Schneid.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 46: 246 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563582
Common Names
- Nemorosa Barberry
- Nemorosa Mahogany
- Nemorosa Barberry Tree
Description
Berberis nemorosa (also called Woodland Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. It has a dense, spreading habit with spiny branches and yellow-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 nemorosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make hedges and borders. The plant has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berberis nemorosa has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis nemorosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Berberis nemorosa
Berberis nemorosa is native to the mountains of Central and South America.
Berberis nemorosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis nemorosa?
Berberis nemorosa
What is the common name of Berberis nemorosa?
Woodland Barberry
Where is Berberis nemorosa native to?
China
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,