Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
contumazensis
ID:
745265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weigend

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 12: 266 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744598



Common Names

  • Contumazensis Ribes
  • Ribes Contumazensis
  • Ribes of Contumaz


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Description

Ribes contumazensis (also called Contumaz Currant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Grossulariaceae. It is native to Peru. It typically grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes contumazensis is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and garnish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ribes contumazensis is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes contumazensis is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or layering. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Ribes contumazensis

Ribes contumazensis can be found in the temperate forests of the Himalayas.

Ribes contumazensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes contumazensis?

Ribes contumazensis

What is the common name of Ribes contumazensis?

Contumaz Currant

Where is Ribes contumazensis found?

It is found in Chile

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,