Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
albifolium
ID:
1136105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 12 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135443



Common Names

  • Ribes Albifolium
  • Albifolium Plant
  • Albifolium


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Description

Ribes albifolium (also called white-leaf currant, white-leaf gooseberry, and white-leaf gooseberry currant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Grossulariaceae. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the western United States, British Columbia, and Alberta. It grows in coniferous forests, chaparral, and other mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes albifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Grossulariaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ribes albifolium is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes albifolium can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer or fall and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ribes albifolium

Ribes albifolium can be found in moist woods and meadows in the eastern United States and Canada.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29100278: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.