Berberis chitria (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Berberis chitria
Evergreen shrub
(1 Page of 5)

The Berberis chitria plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. aristata. non D.C.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Berberis chitria
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  1800 - 2700 metres in the Himalayas[158].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a warm moist loamy soil and light shade but it is by no means fastidious, succeeding in thin, dry and shallow soils[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[1]. There is much confusion in the naming of this species, it is frequently confused with B. aristata and it lacks a valid name[11]. The name given above is liable to be changed[11]. Plants can be pruned back quite severely and resprouts well from the base[200].

For further Berberis chitria gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future