Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
nilghiriensis
ID:
564262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ahrendt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 11: 1 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563594



Common Names

  • Nilghiriensis Barberry
  • Nilghiriensis Mahogany
  • Nilghiriensis Barberry Tree


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Description

Berberis nilghiriensis (also called Nilgiri Barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has bright green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountains and other high elevation regions.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis nilghiriensis 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 nilghiriensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis nilghiriensis 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 nilghiriensis

Berberis nilghiriensis is native to India.

Berberis nilghiriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis nilghiriensis?

Berberis nilghiriensis

What is the common name of Berberis nilghiriensis?

Nilgiri Barberry

Where is Berberis nilghiriensis native to?

India

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,

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