Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
takare
ID:
1234801

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 208 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234139



Common Names

  • Ribes takare
  • Takare Currant
  • Takare Gooseberry


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Description

Ribes takare (also called Takare Currant, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes takare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its fruits are edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and pies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ribes takare var. desmocarpum (Hook.f. & Thomson) L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes takare has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes takare is an easy-to-grow shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Ribes takare

Ribes takare is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, and Toyama.

Ribes takare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes takare?

Ribes takare

What is the common name of Ribes takare?

Takare Currant

What type of plant is Ribes takare?

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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