Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
schochii
ID:
564483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Laferr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(9): 98 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563815



Common Names

  • Schoch's Barberry
  • Schoch Barberry
  • Schoch's Oregon Grape


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Synonyms

  • Berberis nitens (C.K.Schneid.) Laferr. [unknown]
  • Mahonia nitens C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Mahonia schochii C.K.Schneid. [unknown]

Description

Berberis schochii (also called Schoch's barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It has spiny shoots, small yellow flowers, and red edible berries. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and is often found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis schochii 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 schochii has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis schochii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Berberis schochii

Berberis schochii is native to the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Berberis schochii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis schochii?

Berberis schochii

What is the common name of Berberis schochii?

Schochii

Where is Berberis schochii native to?

Argentina

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

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Joseph E. Laferrière (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laferr.' in the authors string.