Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
dombeyanum
ID:
407194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spach) Jancz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 35(3): 408 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406526



Common Names

  • Dombey's Currant
  • Garden Currant
  • Giant Currant


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Synonyms

  • Ribes viscosum Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Coreosma dombeyana Spach [unknown]

Description

Ribes dombeyanum (also called 'Dombey's Currant', among many other common names) is a species of currant native to Europe and Asia. It is a deciduous shrub, growing to a maximum height of 2 m. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes dombeyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ribes dombeyanum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, serrated leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes dombeyanum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with at least one growth bud per section. The sections should then be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Ribes dombeyanum

Ribes dombeyanum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Ribes dombeyanum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Ribes dombeyanum?

Ribes dombeyanum prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

What type of soil does Ribes dombeyanum prefer?

Ribes dombeyanum prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the best way to propagate Ribes dombeyanum?

Ribes dombeyanum can be propagated by seed or division.

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 kew-2430677: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Edward Janczewski (1846-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jancz.' in the authors string.