Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Mey.
Source:
tro
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 1: 270 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135953
Common Names
- Heterotrich Currant
- Heterotrich Stink Currant
- Heterotrich Clove Currant
Description
Ribes heterotrichum (also called Heterotrichous Currant, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and its leaves turn yellow in the fall. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes heterotrichum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make tea, which is said to have a calming effect.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ribes heterotrichum is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ribes heterotrichum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.
Where to Find Ribes heterotrichum
Ribes heterotrichum is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It can be found in the wild in moist, shady areas, and is also available from nurseries and garden centers.
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,