Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1815
Citation Micro:
Cycl. 30: n.º 25 (1815)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404777
Common Names
- Aciculare Ribes
- Aciculare Ribes Sedge
- Aciculare Sedge
Synonyms
- Grossularia acicularis Spach [unknown]
Description
Ribes aciculare (also called Needle-leaved Currant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes aciculare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ribes aciculare has a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single root and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ribes aciculare is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ribes aciculare
Ribes aciculare can be found in Europe.
Ribes aciculare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ribes aciculare?
Ribes aciculare
What is the common name of Ribes aciculare?
Needle Currant
What is the natural habitat of Ribes aciculare?
It is found in moist woods, thickets, and meadows
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,