Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
ceriferum
ID:
1249999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coville & Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 8: 298 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249337



Common Names

  • Ribes ceriferum
  • Ceriferum Ribes
  • Wax Currant


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Description

Ribes ceriferum (also called Wax Currant, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers native to western North America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes ceriferum is an ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a natural privacy screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes ceriferum has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes ceriferum is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ribes ceriferum

Ribes ceriferum can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Ribes ceriferum FAQ

What type of plant is Ribes ceriferum?

Ribes ceriferum is a shrub.

Where does Ribes ceriferum grow?

Ribes ceriferum grows in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

What are the flowers of Ribes ceriferum like?

The flowers of Ribes ceriferum are white or pink and have five petals.

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-50149395: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.