Berberis

Berberis (), commonly known as barberry, is a large genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from tall, found throughout temperate and subtropical regions of the world (apart from Australia). Species diversity is greatest in South America and Asia, but native species also appear in Europe, Africa and North America.

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Berberis, commonly known as barberry, is a large genus of shrubs that grow in temperate and subtropical regions worldwide, with the greatest variety found in South America and Asia. These plants are valued as ornamental shrubs in gardens and landscaping, though some species have become invasive in certain areas where they were introduced.

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Species

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Berberis

GENUS

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderRanunculales
FamilyBerberidaceae

Native toAfghanistan, Alabama, Albania, Alberta, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Assam

Observations recorded322,701

小檗属（學名：Berberis）植物大约有450-500种，为常绿或落叶灌木，一般为1-5米高，有刺，分布在欧洲、亚洲、非洲和美洲的温带和亚热带地区，和十大功劳属（Mahonia）的亲缘关系较近，有的分类学家将十大功劳属的植物列在小檗属中。

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Research

1,255 papers

Berberine and barberry (Berberis vulgaris): A clinical review.ReviewPhytotherapy research : PTR · 2019Imenshahidi M, Hosseinzadeh HDOI: 10.1002/ptr.6252
Berberis dictyophylla F. inhibits angiogenesis and apoptosis of diabetic retinopathy via suppressing HIF-1α/VEGF/DLL-4/Notch-1 pathway.Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2022Ai X, Yu P, Luo L et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115453
Genus Berberis: A Comprehensive and Updated Review on Ethnobotanical Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities.ReviewChemistry & biodiversity · 2024Fatima Hashmi S, Saleem H, Khurshid U et al.DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400911
Berberis Vulgaris and Berberine: An Update Review.ReviewPhytotherapy research : PTR · 2016Imenshahidi M, Hosseinzadeh HDOI: 10.1002/ptr.5693
Biological properties and clinical applications of berberine.ReviewFrontiers of medicine · 2020Song D, Hao J, Fan DDOI: 10.1007/s11684-019-0724-6
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.) is a safe approach for management of lipid parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Complementary therapies in medicine · 2019Hadi A, Arab A, Ghaedi E et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.01.017
Berberis aristata DC. (Indian barberry): Current insight into botanical, phytochemical, and pharmacological aspects, pharmacokinetics, safety of use and modern therapeutic applications.ReviewFitoterapia · 2025Marchelak A, Gieleta M, Krasocka W et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2025.106539
Berberine and Its Role in Chronic Disease.ReviewAdvances in experimental medicine and biology · 2016Cicero AF, Baggioni ADOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-41334-1_2

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Wikidata facts

Image: Berberis darwinii (31147629178).jpg

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Commons category: Berberis
taxon name: Berberis
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomygenus.aspx?id=1403
Commons gallery: Berberis
taxon common name: češmin

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Contents

Description
Ecology
Cultivation
Uses
Culinary
Traditional medicine and adverse effects
Other uses
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The best-known Berberis species is the type species, B. vulgaris (European barberry), which is common in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and central Asia; it has also been widely introduced in North America. Additionally, B. aquifolium is the state flower of Oregon.