Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
563471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 13 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562803

Common Names

  • Asiatica Barberry
  • Asiatica Berberis
  • Asiatica Oregon Grape

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Synonyms

  • Berberis asiatica clarkeana C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Berberis hypoleuca Lindl. [unknown]
  • Berberis ilicifolia Roxb. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Berberis asiatica 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 asiatica 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 asiatica 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 asiatica

Berberis asiatica is native to the mountains of Central Asia, from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan.

Berberis asiatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis asiatica?

Berberis asiatica

What is the common name of Berberis asiatica?

Asian barberry

What is the family of Berberis asiatica?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2673446: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.