Berberis aristata Chitra (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Berberis aristata
Chitra
Evergreen shrub
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The Berberis aristata plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas in Nepal. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chitra. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. chitria. B. coriaria.

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Latin Name:  Berberis aristata
Common Name:  Chitra
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shrubberies to 3500 metres[51].

General Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the root and the stem[46, 61]. An important source of dyestuff and tannin, it is perhaps one of the best tannin dyes available in India[194]. The wood is used as a fuel[146].

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