Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
508570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weigend & E.Rodr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 12: 43 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507902



Common Names

  • Ribes amazonica
  • Amazonica Currant
  • Ribes Currant


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Description

Ribes amazonica (also called Amazon Currant, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous shrub in the family Grossulariaceae. It is native to the Amazon region. It grows in woodlands, usually near the base of hills.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes amazonica is a shrub that is native to the Amazon rainforest. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ribes amazonica is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes amazonica is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ribes amazonica

Ribes amazonica can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Ribes amazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes amazonica?

Ribes amazonica

What are the common names of Ribes amazonica?

Amazon Currant, Amazon Gooseberry

What are the characteristics of Ribes amazonica?

Ribes amazonica is a deciduous shrub with small, greenish-white flowers and edible, red berries.

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

Eric Rodríguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.