Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
obovatifolia
ID:
564281

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.S.Ying

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 2: 146 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563613



Common Names

  • Ovatifolia Barberry
  • Ovatifolia Mahogany
  • Ovatifolia Barberry Tree


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Description

Berberis obovatifolia (also called Obovate-leaved 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 obovatifolia 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 obovatifolia is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis obovatifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Berberis obovatifolia

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

Berberis obovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis obovatifolia?

Berberis obovatifolia

What is the common name of Berberis obovatifolia?

Oblongleaf Barberry

What are the uses of Berberis obovatifolia?

Berberis obovatifolia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674219: Based on the initial data import
Tsun Shen Ying (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Ying' in the authors string.