Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
alpestre
ID:
1234744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Decne.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4: 64 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234082



Common Names

  • Ribes alpestre
  • Alpine Currant
  • Mountain Currant


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Description

Ribes alpestre (also called Alpine Gooseberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Alps. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes alpestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams and jellies, as well as to make wine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ribes alpestre var. eglandulosum L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes alpestre has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes alpestre is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ribes alpestre

Ribes alpestre can be found in Europe, primarily in the Alps and Pyrenees. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.

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-50077928: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.