Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
osmastonii
ID:
564293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 335 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563625



Common Names

  • Osmastonii Barberry
  • Osmastonii Mahogany
  • Osmastonii Barberry Tree


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Description

Berberis osmastonii (also called Osmaston's 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 osmastonii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berberis osmastonii 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 osmastonii 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 osmastonii

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

Berberis osmastonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis osmastonii?

Berberis osmastonii

What is the common name of Berberis osmastonii?

Osmaston Barberry

What are the uses of Berberis osmastonii?

Berberis osmastonii 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,

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