Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
subimbricata
ID:
564561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chun & F.Chun) Laferr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(9): 99 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563893



Common Names

  • Subimbricata Barberry
  • Subimbricata Mahonia
  • Subimbricata's Barberry


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia subimbricata Chun & F.Chun [unknown]

Description

Berberis subimbricata (also called imbricate 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 subimbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover in landscaping, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis subimbricata has yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis subimbricata 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 subimbricata

Berberis subimbricata is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, and can be found in the wild in these regions.

Berberis subimbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis subimbricata?

Berberis subimbricata

What is the common name of Berberis subimbricata?

Subimbricata Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis subimbricata?

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

Joseph E. Laferrière (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laferr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Faith (Shu Chen) Chun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Chun' in the authors string.