Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
formosanum
ID:
1137167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 20: 56 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136505



Common Names

  • Formosa Currant
  • Ribes Formosanum
  • Taiwan Currant


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Description

Ribes formosanum (also called Formosa Gooseberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with alternate, simple leaves. It is native to China, and is found in moist forests, streambanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes formosanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ribes formosanum is a small, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes formosanum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered spot in the garden and protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Ribes formosanum

Ribes formosanum is native to Taiwan. It can be found in forests and woodlands.

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,

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