Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
564253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 219 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563585



Common Names

  • Nervosa Barberry
  • Nervosa Mahogany
  • Nervosa Barberry Tree


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia glumacea DC. [unknown]
  • Berberis glumacea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Mahonia nervosa (Pursh) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Mahonia nervosa mendocinensis (Roof) Roof [unknown]
  • Odostemon nervosus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Berberis nervosa mendocinensis Roof [unknown]

Description

Berberis nervosa (also called Nerve 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 nervosa 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 nervosa has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis nervosa 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 nervosa

Berberis nervosa is native to the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Berberis nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis nervosa?

Berberis nervosa

What is the common name of Berberis nervosa?

Nerve Barberry

Where is Berberis nervosa 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,