Berchemia — 8 species
Botanical species in the genus Berchemia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Berchemia discolor
Berchemia discolor
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics and subtropics, growing naturally in various climates, from semi-arid areas to areas receiving rainfall in 4 years out of 5, where it is found at elevations up to 1,900 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 14 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 38°c. It can be killed by frosts.
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Berchemia edgeworthii
Berchemia edgeworthii
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Berchemia edgeworthii is native to mountainous areas of the subtropical zone in the Himalayas of India and China, where it experience snow and frost. Species in this genus generally require a good moist well-drained loam, succeeding in full sun if the soil does not dry out otherwise growing best in light shade. Suitable for growing along fences, against walls with wire supports or for growing through other shrubs.
Full cultivation guide →Berchemia flavescens
Berchemia flavescens
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Requires a good moist well-drained loam, succeeding in full sun if the soil does not dry out otherwise it is best in light shade. Suitable for growing along fences, against walls with wire supports or for growing through other shrubs. Plants climb by means of twining around supports.
Full cultivation guide →Berchemia floribunda
Berchemia floribunda
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Berchemia floribunda is found in the temperate to subtropical regions of central and southern China, where it grows in hardiness zones 7 - 10, Species in this genus generally require a good moist well-drained loam, succeeding in full sun if the soil does not dry out otherwise growing best in light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Berchemia kulingensis
Berchemia kulingensis
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Berchemia kulingensis is found in warm temperate to subtropical regions of southern China, where it grows in hardiness zones 8 - 10. Species in this genus generally require a good moist well-drained loam, succeeding in full sun if the soil does not dry out otherwise growing best in light shade.
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Berchemia lineata
Berchemia lineata
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Berberis lineata is not hardy in the colder areas of the temperate zone, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Requires a good moist well-drained loam, succeeding in full sun if the soil does not dry out otherwise it is best in light shade. Suitable for growing along fences, against walls with wire supports or for growing through other shrubs.
Full cultivation guide →Berchemia polyphylla
Berchemia polyphylla
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Berchemia polyphylla is a plant of warm temperate to subtropical regions, it grows in China in hardiness zones 6 - 10. Species in this genus generally require a good moist well-drained loam, succeeding in full sun if the soil does not dry out otherwise growing best in light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Berchemia racemosa
Berchemia racemosa
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Plants are hardy to about -15°c. Requires a good moist well-drained loam, succeeding in full sun if the soil does not dry out otherwise it is best in light shade. Plants climb by means of twining around supports.
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