Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 8: 240 (1885 publ. 1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219115
Common Names
- Moupinense Ribes
- Ribes moupinense
- Moupinense Flower
Description
Ribes moupinense (also called the Moupin currant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes moupinense is a popular ornamental plant, and is often used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ribes moupinense var. tripartitum (Batalin) Jancz.
Ribes moupinense var. muliense S.H.Yu & J.M.Xu
Ribes moupinense var. pubicarpum L.T.Lu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ribes moupinense is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ribes moupinense can be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. It should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be fertilized in spring and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ribes moupinense
Ribes moupinense can be found in the Sichuan province of China, in the mountains of the Moupin region.
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,