Status:
valid
Authors:
T.S.Ying
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 343 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563921
Common Names
- Tenuipedicellata Barberry
- Tenuipedicellata Mahonia
- Tenuipedicellata's Barberry
Description
Berberis tenuipedicellata (also called slender-pediceled 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 tenuipedicellata 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 tenuipedicellata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis tenuipedicellata 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 tenuipedicellata
Berberis tenuipedicellata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the wild in the region.
Berberis tenuipedicellata FAQ
What are the common names for Berberis tenuipedicellata?
Common names for Berberis tenuipedicellata include Slender-pedicel barberry and Slender-pedicel barberry bush.
What type of plant is Berberis tenuipedicellata?
Berberis tenuipedicellata is an evergreen shrub.
Where does Berberis tenuipedicellata grow?
Berberis tenuipedicellata is native to India and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas.
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,