Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
564617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 52 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563949



Common Names

  • Tomentosa Barberry
  • Tomentosa Mahonia
  • Tomentosa's Barberry


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Description

Berberis tomentosa (also called Oregon Grape, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western North America. It grows in moist forests and woodlands at elevations of up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft). It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Berberis tomentosa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the wild in the region.

Berberis tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis tomentosa?

Berberis tomentosa

What is the common name of Berberis tomentosa?

Mountain Mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Berberis tomentosa?

It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, east to Idaho.

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-2674536: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.