Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
cucullatum
ID:
405562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 340 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404894

Common Names

  • Ribes cucullatum
  • Hooded Gooseberry
  • Gooseberry

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Synonyms

  • Ribes chubutense Gand. [unknown]
  • Ribes nebularum Phil. [unknown]
  • Ribes stanfordii Elmer [unknown]
  • Ribes lacarense Phil. [unknown]
  • Ribes nubigenum Phil. [unknown]
  • Ribes cucullatum cucullatum [unknown]
  • Ribes montanum Phil. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Ribes cucullatum 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 cucullatum 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 cucullatum 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 cucullatum

Ribes cucullatum is a species of flowering plant found in western North America.

Ribes cucullatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes cucullatum?

Ribes cucullatum

What is the common name of Ribes cucullatum?

Hooded Gooseberry

What type of plant is Ribes cucullatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2426134: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.