Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
orthobotrys
ID:
564286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bien. ex Aitch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 150 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563618



Common Names

  • Orthobotrys Barberry
  • Orthobotrys Mahogany
  • Orthobotrys Barberry Tree


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Synonyms

  • Berberis orthobotrys canescens Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis orthobotrys conwayi Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis orthobotrys rubicunda Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis orthobotrys rupestris Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis orthobotrys sinthanensis Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis orthobotrys orthobotrys [unknown]

Description

Berberis orthobotrys (also called Orthobotrys 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 orthobotrys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Berberis orthobotrys sub. capitata Jafri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berberis orthobotrys 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 orthobotrys 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 orthobotrys

Berberis orthobotrys is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in western China.

Berberis orthobotrys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis orthobotrys?

Berberis orthobotrys

What is the common name of Berberis orthobotrys?

Orthobotrys Barberry

What are the uses of Berberis orthobotrys?

Berberis orthobotrys 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-2674223: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.
Theophil Bienert (1833-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bien.' in the authors string.