Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
405577

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 200 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404909

Common Names

  • Ribes alpinum
  • Alpine Gooseberry
  • Gooseberry

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Synonyms

  • Liebichia gottsteinii Opiz [unknown]
  • Liebichia alpina Opiz [unknown]
  • Ribes alpinum lucidum (Kit.) Jasicová [unknown]
  • Ribes bacciferum hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ribes dioicum Moench [unknown]
  • Ribes pallidigemmum Simonk. [unknown]
  • Ribes pilosum Rchb. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ribes sterile hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ribes scopolii Rchb. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ribes sennenii Simonk. [unknown]
  • Ribes hladnikii Rchb. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Ribes lucidum Kit. [unknown]
  • Ribes leucocladon Rchb. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Grossularia alpestris Bubani [unknown]
  • Grossularia insipida Rupr. [unknown]
  • Ribes alpinum lucidum (Kit.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Ribes alpinum (also called Alpine Currant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the gooseberry family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes alpinum has small, yellow flowers that form a cluster-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes alpinum is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Ribes alpinum

Ribes alpinum is a species of flowering plant found in the mountains of Europe and Asia.

Ribes alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes alpinum?

Ribes alpinum

What is the common name of Ribes alpinum?

Alpine Currant

What type of plant is Ribes alpinum?

A deciduous 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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