Status:
valid
Authors:
Weigend
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 26: 730 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262931
Common Names
- Ribes luteynii
- Luteyn's Currant
- Luteyn's Gooseberry
Description
Ribes luteynii (also called 'Luteyn's Currant', among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It has small, white, fragrant flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in wet, marshy areas and is often found in coastal regions.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes luteynii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ribes luteynii is a yellow-green in colour and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ribes luteynii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Sow seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ribes luteynii
Ribes luteynii is native to Central America. It can be found in moist and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Ribes luteynii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ribes luteynii?
Ribes luteynii
What is the common name of Ribes luteynii?
Luteyn's Currant
What is the natural habitat of Ribes luteynii?
It is found in moist woods and thickets in the western United States.
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,