Ribes austroecuadorense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austroecuadorense
ID:
1245932
Status:
valid
Authors:
Freire-Fierro
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8(4): 356. 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245270
Common Names
- Ribes austroecuadorense
- Austroecuadorense Currant
- Austroecuadorense Ribes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ribes austroecuadorense (also called South Ecuador Currant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes austroecuadorense is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria. It is also used as a food source and for its wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ribes austroecuadorense has small, white flowers that grow in clusters on the plant. The flowers are followed by fruits that contain two or three seeds. The seeds are oval-shaped and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ribes austroecuadorense is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. The plant should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Ribes austroecuadorense
Ribes austroecuadorense can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Ribes austroecuadorense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ribes austroecuadorense?
Ribes austroecuadorense
What type of plant is Ribes austroecuadorense?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Ribes austroecuadorense?
Woodlands, scrub, and rocky slopes
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-50132394: Based on the initial data import
Alina Freire-Fierro (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freire-Fierro' in the authors string.