Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
tarokoensis
ID:
564581

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Lu & Yuen P.Yang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taiwan , ed. 2, 2: 581 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563913



Common Names

  • Tarokoensis Barberry
  • Tarokoensis Mahonia
  • Tarokoensis's Barberry


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Description

Berberis tarokoensis (also called Taroko 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 tarokoensis 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 tarokoensis has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis tarokoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers a neutral to slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Berberis tarokoensis

Berberis tarokoensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in the wild in the region.

Berberis tarokoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis tarokoensis?

Berberis tarokoensis

What is the common name of Berberis tarokoensis?

Tarokoensis

Where is Berberis tarokoensis native to?

Taiwan

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-2674502: Based on the initial data import
Yuen Po Yang (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yuen P.Yang' in the authors string.
Sheng You Lu (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Lu' in the authors string.