Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ahrendt) Laferr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(9): 96 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562800
Common Names
- Aristulata Barberry
- Aristulata Berberis
- Aristulata Oregon Grape
Synonyms
- Mahonia aristulata Ahrendt [unknown]
Description
Berberis aristulata (also called Spiny Barberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family. It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with spiny leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis aristulata 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 aristulata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis aristulata 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 aristulata
Berberis aristulata is native to the mountains of Central Asia, from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan.
Berberis aristulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis aristulata?
Berberis aristulata
What is the common name of Berberis aristulata?
Aristulata Berberis
What is the family of Berberis aristulata?
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,