Ribes japonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
406002
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 19: 253 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405334
Common Names
- Japanese Currant
- Japanese Gooseberry
- Japanese Ribes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ribes japonicum (also called Japanese currant, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) in height. It is native to Japan and is found in moist forests, thickets, and rocky slopes. It has alternate, simple leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ribes japonicum has small, white flowers that are clustered in racemes. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ribes japonicum is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate partial shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ribes japonicum
Ribes japonicum can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams in North America.
Ribes japonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ribes japonicum?
Ribes japonicum
What is the common name of Ribes japonicum?
Japanese Currant
What is the natural habitat of Ribes japonicum?
Moist woods, thickets, and streambanks
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
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:792780-1: Based on the initial data import