Mahonia aquifolium
Family Berberidaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Blue Barberry, Grape Holly, Holly Barberry, Holly Mahonia, Hollyleaved Barberry, Jaundice Berry, Mahonia, Mountain Grape, Oregon Barberry, Oregon Grape, Oregon Grapeholly, Oregon Mountain Grape, Pepperidge Bush, Sourspine, Sowberry, Tall Oregon Grape, Woodsour |
| Synonyms | Berberis aquifolium var. aquifolium; Berberis aquifolium var. juglandifolia Rehder; Berberis fascicularis Sims; Berberis fasciculata Schult. & Schult.f.; Berberis pinnata Banks ex DC. [Illegitimate]; Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.; Odostemon aquifolium (Pursh) Rydb. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 4 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | SA, NSW, ACT, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Europe, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Roadsides, Pasture, Agriculture (pine plantations), Sclerophyll forest, Woodlands, Rainforest, Riparian systems |
| Soil type (exotic) | Moist soils, Well-drained, Acidic |
| Decade of introduction | 1920 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 34 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 28 | 38 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 26 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 32 | 38 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 26 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 36 | 34 | 0 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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Further Information
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