Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hunanense
ID:
1234772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chang Y.Yang & C.J.Qi

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(1): 177 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234110



Common Names

  • Ribes hunanense
  • Hunan Currant
  • Hunan Gooseberry


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Description

Ribes hunanense (also called Hunan Gooseberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has bright green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes hunanense is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape. It is susceptible to fungal diseases and root rot.

Where to Find Ribes hunanense

Ribes hunanense 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-50077974: Based on the initial data import
Chang You Yang (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chang Y.Yang' in the authors string.
Cheng Jing Qi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Qi' in the authors string.