Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
franchetii
ID:
1234798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jancz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Int. Acad. Sci. Cracovie, Cl. Sci. Math. 9: 64 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234136



Common Names

  • Ribes franchetii
  • Franchet's Currant
  • Franchet's Gooseberry


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Description

Ribes franchetii (also called Franchet's Currant, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes franchetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its fruits are edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes franchetii has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes franchetii is an easy-to-grow shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Ribes franchetii

Ribes franchetii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Ribes franchetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes franchetii?

Ribes franchetii

What is the common name of Ribes franchetii?

Franchetii Currant

What type of plant is Ribes franchetii?

Shrub

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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