Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
steinbachiorum
ID:
1260661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weigend & Binder

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 123: 124 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259999



Common Names

  • Ribes steinbachiorum
  • Steinbach's Currant
  • Steinbach's Gooseberry


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Description

Ribes steinbachiorum (also called Steinbach's Currant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to China. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family and has a spreading habit. It grows in open areas, usually in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes steinbachiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for fodder. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ribes steinbachiorum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes steinbachiorum is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is an easy to grow shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Ribes steinbachiorum

Ribes steinbachiorum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Ribes steinbachiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes steinbachiorum?

Ribes steinbachiorum

What is the common name of Ribes steinbachiorum?

Steinbach's currant

What is the natural habitat of Ribes steinbachiorum?

Dry forests and woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50194280: Based on the initial data import
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Michaela Binder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binder' in the authors string.