Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
trigona
ID:
564631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze ex Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 63 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563963



Common Names

  • Triangle Berberis
  • Three-spined Berberis
  • Himalayan Barberry


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Synonyms

  • Berberis grisebachii Lechl. [unknown]
  • Berberis linearifolia Phil. [unknown]
  • Berberis linearifolia longifolia (Reiche) Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis trigona longifolia Reiche [unknown]

Description

Berberis trigona (also called Three-angled 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 trigona 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 trigona has yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis trigona is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. Once the roots have developed, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Berberis trigona

Berberis trigona can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.

Berberis trigona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis trigona?

Berberis trigona

What is the common name of Berberis trigona?

Three-angled Berberis

What is the natural habitat of Berberis trigona?

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-2674549: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.