Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
vilmorinii
ID:
1234808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jancz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Int. Acad. Sci. Cracovie, Cl. Sci. Math. 6: 290 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234146



Common Names

  • Ribes vilmorinii
  • Vilmorin's Currant
  • Vilmorin's Gooseberry


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Description

Ribes vilmorinii (also called Vilmorin's 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 vilmorinii 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 vilmorinii var. pubicarpum L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes vilmorinii 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 vilmorinii 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 vilmorinii

Ribes vilmorinii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Ribes vilmorinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes vilmorinii?

Ribes vilmorinii

What is the common name of Ribes vilmorinii?

Vilmorinii Currant

What type of plant is Ribes vilmorinii?

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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