Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
photiniifolia
ID:
564342

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Hu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6(2): 4 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563674



Common Names

  • Photinia-Leaved Barberry
  • Photinia-Leaved Berberry
  • Photinia-Leaved Oregon Grape


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Description

Berberis photiniifolia (also called Photinia-leaved Barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has an upright, spreading habit with spiny branches and dark green leaves. It produces yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries in autumn. It is found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis photiniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis photiniifolia has yellow flowers with 6 petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis photiniifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Berberis photiniifolia

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

Berberis photiniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis photiniifolia?

Berberis photiniifolia

What type of plant is Berberis photiniifolia?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Berberis photiniifolia native to?

Central and South America

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-2674278: Based on the initial data import
Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.