Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
mediatum
ID:
405986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Měsíček & Soják

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Preslia 44: 353 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405318



Common Names

  • Mediatum Currant
  • Mediatum Gooseberry
  • Mediatum Ribes


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Description

Ribes mediatum (also called Middle Currant, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan and Korea. It has a spreading habit and is covered in small, yellowish-green flowers in spring. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes mediatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Grossulariaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental shrub. The leaves, flowers, and fruits are all edible and can be used in salads, jams, and jellies. The plant is also used to make a tea which is said to have a calming effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes mediatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are shrubby, with thick stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes mediatum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Ribes mediatum

Ribes mediatum can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams in North America.

Ribes mediatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes mediatum?

Ribes mediatum

What is the common name of Ribes mediatum?

Intermediate Currant

What is the natural habitat of Ribes mediatum?

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

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Josef Měsíček (1932-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Měsíček' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:427022-1: Based on the initial data import