Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
stolonifera
ID:
564551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne & E.L.Wolf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 129 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563883



Common Names

  • Stoloniferous Barberry
  • Stoloniferous Mahonia
  • Stolonifera Barberry


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Description

Berberis stolonifera (also called stoloniferous 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 stolonifera 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 stolonifera 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 stolonifera 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 stolonifera

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

Berberis stolonifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis stolonifera?

Berberis stolonifera

What is the common name of Berberis stolonifera?

Stolonifera Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis stolonifera?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674476: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.
Egbert Wolf (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Wolf' in the authors string.