Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
incertum
ID:
1136366

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 116 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135704



Common Names

  • Uncertain Currant
  • Uncertain Gooseberry
  • Uncertain Ribes


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Description

Ribes incertum (also called uncertain currant, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It has yellowish-green flowers and edible, red berries. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes incertum is often used in rock gardens and as ground cover due to its low-growing habit and attractive foliage. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in borders and beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes incertum has small, white flowers that are clustered in drooping racemes. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes incertum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote flowering.

Where to Find Ribes incertum

Ribes incertum is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

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,

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