Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
ravenii
ID:
1328521

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Yu & K.F.Chung

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 184: 88 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340975



Common Names

  • Berberis ravenii
  • Raven's Berberis
  • Raven's Barberry


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Description

Berberis ravenii (also called Raven's barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis ravenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shaded areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis ravenii has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, red, berry-like fruits. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis ravenii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should be placed in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Berberis ravenii

Berberis ravenii is found in the western Himalayas.

Berberis ravenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis ravenii?

Berberis ravenii

What is the common name of Berberis ravenii?

Ravenii Berberis

What is the natural habitat of Berberis ravenii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Kuo Fang Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Chung' in the authors string.
Chih Chieh Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Yu' in the authors string.