Status:
valid
Authors:
Ahrendt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 112: 155 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562814
Common Names
- Atroprasina Barberry
- Atroprasina Berberis
- Atroprasina Oregon Grape
Description
Berberis atroprasina (also called Dark-green Barberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family. It is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with spiny leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis atroprasina 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 atroprasina 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 atroprasina is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Berberis atroprasina
Berberis atroprasina is native to the mountains of Central Asia, from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan.
Berberis atroprasina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis atroprasina?
Berberis atroprasina
What is the family of Berberis atroprasina?
Berberidaceae
What is the common name of Berberis atroprasina?
Purple-fruited Barberry
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,