Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 87 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234135
Common Names
- Ribes luridum
- Lurid Currant
- Lurid Gooseberry
Description
Ribes luridum (also called Glaucous Currant, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes luridum 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 luridum has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ribes luridum 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 luridum
Ribes luridum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Ribes luridum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ribes luridum?
Ribes luridum
What is the common name of Ribes luridum?
Luridum Currant
What type of plant is Ribes luridum?
Shrub
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,