Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
aristata
ID:
563462

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 8 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562794

Common Names

  • Aristata Barberry
  • Aristata Berberis
  • Aristata Oregon Grape

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Synonyms

  • Berberis bussmul K.Koch ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Berberis ceratophylla G.Don [unknown]
  • Berberis chitria D.Don [unknown]
  • Berberis chitria sikkimensis C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis coccinea hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis coerulescens hort. [unknown]
  • Berberis elegans hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis gracilis hort. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Berberis gracillima K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis macrophylla hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis microphylla hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis serratifolia hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis sikkimensis (C.K.Schneid.) Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis sikkimensis baileyi Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis sikkimensis glabramea Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Berberis undulata hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Berberis bodinieri (Gagnep.) Laferr. [unknown]
  • Berberis trifurca Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Mahonia japonica trifurca (Lindl. & J.Paxton) Ahrendt [unknown]

Description

Berberis aristata (also called Indian Barberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family. It is native to India, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with spiny leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis aristata is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Berberis aristata are small, yellow, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis aristata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Berberis aristata

Berberis aristata is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Berberis aristata FAQ

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Berberidaceae

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,