Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
564358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. : 14 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563690



Common Names

  • Combberry
  • Berberis pinnata
  • Toothed barberry


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Synonyms

  • Berberis fascicularis Sims [unknown]
  • Mahonia pinnata Fedde [unknown]
  • Mahonia fascicularis DC. [unknown]
  • Odostemon fascicularis Abrams [unknown]

Description

Berberis pinnata (also called Indian barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has spiny shoots, small yellow flowers, and red edible berries. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and is often found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis pinnata 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 pinnata has yellow flowers, small, black, shiny seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis pinnata is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and protect the roots.

Where to Find Berberis pinnata

Berberis pinnata is found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Berberis pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis pinnata?

Berberis pinnata

What type of plant is Berberis pinnata?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Berberis pinnata 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,