Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
564448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 63 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563780



Common Names

  • Rotundifolia Barberry
  • Roundleaf Barberry
  • Roundleaf Mahonia


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Synonyms

  • Berberis heterophylla pluriflora Reiche [unknown]
  • Berberis philippii Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis polymorpha Phil. [unknown]
  • Berberis umbellata Phil. [unknown]

Description

Berberis rotundifolia (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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, red berries that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Berberis rotundifolia are small and have a reddish-purple coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia

Berberis rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis rotundifolia?

Berberis rotundifolia

What is the common name of Berberis rotundifolia?

Round-leaved Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis rotundifolia?

Berberis rotundifolia 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-2674381: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.