Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
amabilis
ID:
563416

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 46: 257 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562748

Common Names

  • Amabilis Barberry
  • Amabilis Berberis
  • Amabilis Oregon Grape

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Synonyms

  • Berberis amabilis holophylla C.Y.Wu & S.Y.Bao [unknown]

Description

Berberis amabilis (also called 'Amabilis Barberry', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis amabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis amabilis has yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are initially yellow and turn green as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis amabilis is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Berberis amabilis

Berberis amabilis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in humid forests and on trees.

Berberis amabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis amabilis?

Berberis amabilis

What is the common name of Berberis amabilis?

Amabilis Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis amabilis?

It is native to the mountains of western China

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,

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