Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
woomungensis
ID:
564760

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex S.Y.Bao

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(3): 4 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564092



Common Names

  • Berberis woomungensis
  • Woomung Barberry
  • Woomung's Barberry


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Description

Berberis woomungensis (also called Woomung Barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to China, and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. Its leaves are obovate-elliptic, and its flowers are yellow-green.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis woomungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis woomungensis has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, red berries that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Berberis woomungensis are small and have a reddish-purple coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis woomungensis is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. 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 woomungensis

Berberis woomungensis is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and east to western China.

Berberis woomungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis woomungensis?

Berberis woomungensis

What is the family of Berberis woomungensis?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis woomungensis?

Woomung Berberis

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-2674675: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Shi Ying Bao (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Bao' in the authors string.