Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
stewartiana
ID:
564547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jafri

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Pakistan 87: 24 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563879



Common Names

  • Stewart's Barberry
  • Stewart Barberry
  • Stewart's Mahonia


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Description

Berberis stewartiana (also called Stewart's 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 stewartiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedging and as a windbreak. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis stewartiana 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 stewartiana is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. Once the roots have developed, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Berberis stewartiana

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

Berberis stewartiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis stewartiana?

Berberis stewartiana

What is the common name of Berberis stewartiana?

Stewart's Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis stewartiana?

It is native to China

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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