Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
silvicola
ID:
564514

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 438 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563846



Common Names

  • Silvicola Barberry
  • Silvicola Oregon Grape
  • Silvicola Mahonia


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Synonyms

  • Berberis silvicola angustata Ahrendt [unknown]

Description

Berberis silvicola (also called woodland barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 2.5 meters and has oval-shaped leaves with spiny margins. It is typically found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis silvicola 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 silvicola has small yellow flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis silvicola 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 silvicola

Berberis silvicola is native to the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Berberis silvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis silvicola?

Berberis silvicola

What is the common name of Berberis silvicola?

Woodland Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis silvicola?

It is native to China and Japan

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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