Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 23: 308 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562862
Common Names
- Brachypod Berberis
- Brachypod Barberry
- Barberry
Description
Berberis brachypoda (also called Short-stalked Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and red berries. It is native to Europe and is found in open woods, thickets and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis brachypoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach ache, and as a laxative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berberis brachypoda has yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are dark green and have spines.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berberis brachypoda is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Berberis brachypoda
Berberis brachypoda is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Berberis brachypoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis brachypoda?
Berberis brachypoda
What is the common name of Berberis brachypoda?
Short-stalked Barberry
What is the natural habitat of Berberis brachypoda?
It is native to the Himalayas and parts of 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,