Berberis tomentulosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentulosa
ID:
564618
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ahrendt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 80(Suppl.): 112 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563950
Common Names
- Tomentulosa Barberry
- Tomentulosa Mahonia
- Tomentulosa's Barberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berberis tomentulosa (also called Downy Barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western North America. It grows in dry forests and scrublands at elevations of up to 2,000 m (6,562 ft). It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis tomentulosa 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 tomentulosa has yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis tomentulosa 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 tomentulosa
Berberis tomentulosa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the wild in the region.
Berberis tomentulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis tomentulosa?
Berberis tomentulosa
What is the common name of Berberis tomentulosa?
Woolly Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Berberis tomentulosa?
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-2674537: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Walter Allam Ahrendt (1903-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ahrendt' in the authors string.