Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex S.Y.Bao
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(3): 15 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563608
Common Names
- Nutanticarpa Barberry
- Nutanticarpa Mahogany
- Nutanticarpa Barberry Tree
Description
Berberis nutanticarpa (also called Nutant Barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It has dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in deserts and other arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis nutanticarpa 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
The flower of Berberis nutanticarpa is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis nutanticarpa 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 nutanticarpa
Berberis nutanticarpa is native to the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Berberis nutanticarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis nutanticarpa?
Berberis nutanticarpa
What is the common name of Berberis nutanticarpa?
Nutant Carp Barberry
What are the uses of Berberis nutanticarpa?
Berberis nutanticarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and for medicinal purposes.
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,