Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
racemulosa
ID:
564420

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.S.Ying

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 2: 129 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563752



Common Names

  • Racemulosa Barberry
  • Racemose Barberry
  • Racemose Mahonia


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Description

Berberis racemulosa (also called Racemose Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It grows in open forests, thickets, and along streams, and reaches a height of 2–3 m. The leaves are alternate, obovate, and serrate, and the flowers are yellow. The fruit is a red berry.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis racemulosa is a popular ornamental shrub. It can be used as a hedge or border plant, and its bright yellow flowers make it a great addition to any garden. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis racemulosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Overwinter in a cold frame and plant out in late spring after the last expected frosts.

Where to Find Berberis racemulosa

Berberis racemulosa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It grows in moist forests and shrublands at elevations of 2,000–3,500 m.

Berberis racemulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis racemulosa?

Berberis racemulosa

What is the common name of Berberis racemulosa?

Racemose Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis racemulosa?

Berberis racemulosa is found in dry, rocky areas of western North 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-2674353: Based on the initial data import
Tsun Shen Ying (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Ying' in the authors string.