Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
564429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 14: t. 1176 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563761



Common Names

  • Repens Barberry
  • Creeping Barberry
  • Creeping Mahonia


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia nana Fedde [unknown]
  • Mahonia repens macrocarpa Jouin [unknown]
  • Mahonia repens rotundifolia Fedde [unknown]
  • Odostemon repens Cockerell in Daniels [unknown]
  • Berberis aquifolium repens (Lindl.) Scoggan [unknown]
  • Berberis aquifolium repens (Lindl.) Brayshaw [unknown]
  • Berberis nana Greene [unknown]
  • Berberis repens macrocarpa (Jouin) Marroq. & Laferr. [unknown]
  • Berberis repens rotundifolia (Fedde) Marroq. & Laferr. [unknown]
  • Berberis sonnei (Abrams) McMinn [unknown]
  • Mahonia sonnei Abrams [unknown]
  • Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Berberis aquifolium repens (Lindl.) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Mahonia repens subcordata Rehder [unknown]
  • Mahonia repens scopulatilis S.L.Welsh [unknown]

Description

Berberis repens (also called Creeping 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 repens 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 repens has yellow flowers, small, black, shiny seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis repens 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 repens

Berberis repens 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 repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis repens?

Berberis repens

What is the common name of Berberis repens?

Creeping Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis repens?

Berberis repens 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,