Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
1234759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 88 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234097



Common Names

  • Ribes griffithii
  • Griffith's Currant
  • Griffith's Gooseberry


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Description

Ribes griffithii (also called Griffith's Gooseberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ribes griffithii var. gongshanense (T.C.Ku) L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes griffithii has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes griffithii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ribes griffithii

Ribes griffithii can be found in East Asia, primarily in China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.

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 tro-50077954: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.