Berberis darwinii
Darwin's barberry
Berberis darwinii, commonly known as Darwin's barberry, is a resilient, spreading evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. Characterized by its dense, fine-textured foliage and delicate white flowers, it adds architectural interest to gardens. This hardy species is highly valued for its ability to thrive in varied landscape settings.
- Scientific name: Berberis darwinii
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it falls into the family Berberidaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Berberis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Berberidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Berberis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Berberis darwinii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Hungarian, it is called Darwin-borbolya, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Darvin zirinci. German speakers call it Darwins Berberitze, and in Norwegian, it is referred to as Darwin-berberis. Finally, in Icelandic, the plant is known as Bjarnaber.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | Darwin-borbolya | Wikidata |
| az | Darvin zirinci | Wikidata |
| de | Darwins Berberitze | Wikidata |
| nb | Darwin-berberis | Wikidata |
| is | Bjarnaber | Wikidata |
| sv | Darwinberberis | Wikidata |
| cy | Pren melyn Darwin | Wikidata |
| ar | برباريس دارويني | Wikidata |
| ru | Барбарис Дарвина | Wikidata |
| fa | زرشک داروین | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across two different continents. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented within Great Britain and Ireland. Moving to the Southern Hemisphere, it can be found across several regions of Australia. Specifically, it is established in the state of New South Wales. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Berberis darwinii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include palmatine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| palmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |