Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
turcomanica
ID:
564645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. ex Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1: 79 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563977



Common Names

  • Turcomanica Berberis
  • Turcomanica Barberry
  • Turcomanica Berberis Barberry


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Description

Berberis turcomanica (also called Turkmen 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 turcomanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Berberis turcomanica var. buhseana (C.K.Schneid.) Ahrendt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis turcomanica has small yellow flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis turcomanica is an evergreen shrub native to Central Asia. It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Berberis turcomanica

Berberis turcomanica can be found in the Himalayas and western China.

Berberis turcomanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis turcomanica?

Berberis turcomanica

What is the common name of Berberis turcomanica?

Turkmen Berberis

What is the natural habitat of Berberis turcomanica?

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

Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107161-1: Based on the initial data import