Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
aureum
ID:
405596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 164 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404928



Common Names

  • Ribes aureum
  • Golden Gooseberry
  • Gooseberry


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Synonyms

  • Ribes oregoni Hérincq [unknown]
  • Ribes missurense Lodd. ex H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Ribes odoratissimum McMahon ex True [unknown]
  • Ribes tenuiflorum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Ribes flavum Berland. [unknown]
  • Ribes fontainesii Colla [unknown]
  • Ribes ebracteatum Berland. [unknown]
  • Ribes inodorum Link [unknown]
  • Chrysobotrya aurea (Pursh) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Chrysobotrya intermedia Spach [unknown]
  • Chrysobotrya lindleyana Spach [unknown]
  • Chrysobotrya revoluta Spach [unknown]
  • Coreosma longiflora Lunell [unknown]
  • Ribes aureum aureum [unknown]
  • Coreosma longifolia Lunell [unknown]
  • Ribes aureum tenuiflorum (Lindl.) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Ribes leiobotrys Koehne [unknown]
  • Ribes odoratum leiobotrys (Koehne) Rehder ex Berger [unknown]
  • Ribes aureum leiobotrys (Koehne) Zabel [unknown]
  • Ribes longiflorum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ribes aureum longiflorum Jancz. [unknown]
  • Ribes odoratum intermedium (Spach) Rehder ex Berger [unknown]
  • Ribes aureum chrysococcum (Rydb.) Rehder [unknown]
  • Ribes aureum chrysococcum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Ribes aureum chrysococcum (Rydb.) Jancz. [deprecated]

Description

Ribes aureum (also called Golden Currant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the gooseberry family. It is native to North America. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ribes aureum var. gracillimum (Coville & Britton) Jeps.
Ribes aureum var. villosum DC.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes aureum has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals and 10 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes aureum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ribes aureum

Ribes aureum is a species of flowering plant found in western North America.

Ribes aureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes aureum?

Ribes aureum

What is the common name of Ribes aureum?

Golden Currant

What type of plant is Ribes aureum?

A deciduous shrub

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