Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
rigidifolia
ID:
564442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 70 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563774



Common Names

  • Rigidifolia Barberry
  • Stiffleaf Barberry
  • Stiffleaf Mahonia


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Synonyms

  • Berberis densa Planch. & Linden ex Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Berberis discolor Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Berberis globosa Benth. [unknown]
  • Berberis globosa densa (Triana & Planch.) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis globosa typica C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis rigidifolia globosa (Benth.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Berberis rigidifolia densa Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Berberis rigidifolia globosa (Benth.) Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Berberis rigidifolia (also called Oregon grape, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and can be found in open woods, rocky slopes, and dry hillsides. Its leaves are evergreen, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are a dark blue-black color.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis rigidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedging and as a windbreak. The plant can be used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis rigidifolia can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Berberis rigidifolia

Berberis rigidifolia 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 rigidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis rigidifolia?

Berberis rigidifolia

What is the common name of Berberis rigidifolia?

Rigid-leaved Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis rigidifolia?

Berberis rigidifolia 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,

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