Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
aciculare
ID:
405445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 30: n.º 25 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404777



Common Names

  • Aciculare Ribes
  • Aciculare Ribes Sedge
  • Aciculare Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Grossularia acicularis Spach [unknown]

Description

Ribes aciculare (also called Needle-leaved Currant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes aciculare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes aciculare has a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single root and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes aciculare is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Ribes aciculare

Ribes aciculare can be found in Europe.

Ribes aciculare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes aciculare?

Ribes aciculare

What is the common name of Ribes aciculare?

Needle Currant

What is the natural habitat of Ribes aciculare?

It is found in moist woods, thickets, and meadows

Species in the Ribes genus

Ribes varoi, Ribes aciculare, Ribes diacantha, Ribes costaricensis, Ribes cucullatum, Ribes anatolicum, Ribes armenum, Ribes alpinum, Ribes biebersteinii, Ribes brandegeei, Ribes atropurpureum, Ribes aureum, Ribes berisioides, Ribes pallidiflorum, Ribes pallidum, Ribes orientale, Ribes punctatum, Ribes dikuscha, Ribes polyanthes, Ribes petraeum, Ribes montigenum, Ribes multiflorum, Ribes nigrum, Ribes neglectum, Ribes turbinatum, Ribes tolimense, Ribes uva-crispa, Ribes trilobum, Ribes sardoum, Ribes sachalinense, Ribes rubrum, Ribes sinanense, Ribes sanguineum, Ribes spicatum, Ribes graveolens, Ribes hirtellum, Ribes fontinale, Ribes divaricatum, Ribes fontaneum, Ribes maximowiczianum, Ribes mediatum, Ribes melanthum, Ribes manshuricum, Ribes janczewskii, Ribes japonicum, Ribes khorasanicum, Ribes magellanicum, Ribes malvifolium, Ribes dombeyanum, Ribes amazonica,

Species in the Grossulariaceae family

Ribes varoi, Ribes aciculare, Ribes diacantha, Ribes costaricensis, Ribes cucullatum, Ribes anatolicum, Ribes armenum, Ribes alpinum, Ribes biebersteinii, Ribes brandegeei, Ribes atropurpureum, Ribes aureum, Ribes berisioides, Ribes pallidiflorum, Ribes pallidum, Ribes orientale, Ribes punctatum, Ribes dikuscha, Ribes polyanthes, Ribes petraeum, Ribes montigenum, Ribes multiflorum, Ribes nigrum, Ribes neglectum, Ribes turbinatum, Ribes tolimense, Ribes uva-crispa, Ribes trilobum, Ribes sardoum, Ribes sachalinense, Ribes rubrum, Ribes sinanense, Ribes sanguineum, Ribes spicatum, Ribes graveolens, Ribes hirtellum, Ribes fontinale, Ribes divaricatum, Ribes fontaneum, Ribes maximowiczianum, Ribes mediatum, Ribes melanthum, Ribes manshuricum, Ribes janczewskii, Ribes japonicum, Ribes khorasanicum, Ribes magellanicum, Ribes malvifolium, Ribes dombeyanum, Ribes amazonica,

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