Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
himalense
ID:
1137144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle ex Decne.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4: 66 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136482



Common Names

  • Ribes Himalense
  • Himalense Ribes
  • Himalense Ribes


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Description

Ribes himalense (also called 'Himalayan Currant', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Himalayas and the mountains of Central Asia. It grows in rocky crevices and on cliffs, in alpine meadows and grasslands, and on scree slopes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ribes himalense var. verruculosum (Rehder) L.T.Lu
Ribes himalense var. trichophyllum T.C.Ku
Ribes himalense var. pubicalycinum L.T.Lu & J.T.Pan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ribes himalense 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 himalense 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 himalense

Ribes himalense can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir east to Nepal and Bhutan.

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-29102307: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.