Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
564592

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 9 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563924



Common Names

  • Thunberg's Barberry
  • Thunberg Barberry
  • Thunberg's Mahonia


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Synonyms

  • Berberis thunbergii argenteomarginata C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea Chenault [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii erecta Rehder [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii erecta (Rehder) Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii maximowiczii (Regel) Regel [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii minor Rehder [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii pluriflora Koehne [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii rubrifolia Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii uniflora Koehne [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii grandiflora E.L.Wolf ex V.V.Byalt, L.V.Orlova & Potokin [invalid]
  • Berberis thunbergii microcarpa E.L.Wolf ex V.V.Byalt, L.V.Orlova & Potokin [unknown]
  • Berberis thunbergii obovata E.L.Wolf ex V.V.Byalt, L.V.Orlova & Potokin [invalid]
  • Berberis thunbergii trispinosa E.L.Wolf ex V.V.Byalt, L.V.Orlova & Potokin [invalid]

Description

Berberis thunbergii (also called Thunberg's barberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Berberidaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a rounded habit, growing to 2 m tall and wide. It has glossy, dark green leaves with spiny margins and yellow flowers in spring. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis thunbergii 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 thunbergii 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 thunbergii 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 thunbergii

Berberis thunbergii is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in the region.

Berberis thunbergii FAQ

What are the common names for Berberis thunbergii?

Common names for Berberis thunbergii include Thunberg's barberry and Thunberg's barberry bush.

What type of plant is Berberis thunbergii?

Berberis thunbergii is an evergreen shrub.

Where does Berberis thunbergii grow?

Berberis thunbergii 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,