Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rubrum
ID:
405886

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 200 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405218



Common Names

  • Red Currant
  • Red Gooseberry
  • Red Ribes


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Description

Ribes rubrum (also called 'Red Currant', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to Europe and North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small red flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in temperate climates.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes rubrum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ribes rubrum var. alaskanum (Berger) B.Boivin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes rubrum has small, bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes rubrum is a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Rooting hormone can be applied to the cuttings to encourage root development.

Where to Find Ribes rubrum

Ribes rubrum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Ribes rubrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes rubrum?

Ribes rubrum

What is the common name of Ribes rubrum?

Red Currant

What type of plant is Ribes rubrum?

Deciduous 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,

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