Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
frankei
ID:
747712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weigend & Breitkopf

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 232 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747045



Common Names

  • Ribes frankei
  • Frankei Ribes
  • Ribes


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Description

Ribes frankei (also called Franke’s Currant, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes frankei is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes frankei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes frankei is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Ribes frankei

Ribes frankei is native to Peru and can be found in the wild in this region.

Ribes frankei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes frankei?

Ribes frankei

What is the common name of Ribes frankei?

Franke's currant

What type of plant is Ribes frankei?

Deciduous 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,

References

Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Hendrik Breitkopf: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breitkopf' in the authors string.