Status:
valid
Authors:
U.L.Tiwari & B.S.Adhikari
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 185 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748834
Common Names
- Berberis rawatii
- Rawat's Berberis
- Rawat's Barberry
Description
Berberis rawatii (also called Rawat's Berberis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis rawatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berberis rawatii has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis rawatii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Berberis rawatii
Berberis rawatii is native to India and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the northern parts of the country.
Berberis rawatii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis rawatii?
Berberis rawatii
What is the common name of Berberis rawatii?
Rawatii Berberis
What is the natural habitat of Berberis rawatii?
It is found in temperate forests and grasslands
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,