Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caramanica
ID:
299076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 58(2): 290 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298408



Common Names

  • Carausius' Madder
  • Carausius' Dyer's Madder
  • Carausius' Dyer's Weed


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Description

Rubia caramanica (also called Caramanian Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist, shady places in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubia caramanica has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubia caramanica has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia caramanica can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and size, and it is deer resistant.

Where to Find Rubia caramanica

Rubia caramanica can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Rubia caramanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia caramanica?

Rubia caramanica

What is the common name of Rubia caramanica?

Caramanian Madder

What is the natural habitat of Rubia caramanica?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia

Species in the Rubia genus

Rubia agostinhoi, Rubia aitchisonii, Rubia alaica, Rubia alata, Rubia albicaulis, Rubia angustisissima, Rubia argyi, Rubia atropurpurea, Rubia balearica, Rubia caramanica, Rubia charifolia, Rubia chinensis, Rubia chitralensis, Rubia clematidifolia, Rubia cordifolia, Rubia crassipes, Rubia cretacea, Rubia davisiana, Rubia deserticola, Rubia discolor, Rubia dolichophylla, Rubia edgeworthii, Rubia falciformis, Rubia filiformis, Rubia florida, Rubia fruticosa, Rubia garrettii, Rubia gedrosiaca, Rubia haematantha, Rubia hexaphylla, Rubia himalayensis, Rubia hispidicaulis, Rubia horrida, Rubia infundibularis, Rubia jesoensis, Rubia komarovii, Rubia krascheninnikovii, Rubia laevissima, Rubia latipetala, Rubia laurae, Rubia laxiflora, Rubia linii, Rubia magna, Rubia mandersii, Rubia manjith, Rubia membranacea, Rubia oncotricha, Rubia oppositifolia, Rubia pallida, Rubia pauciflora,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,