Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
diacantha
ID:
405555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich. 3: 722 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404887

Common Names

  • Dwarf Gooseberry
  • Ribes diacantha
  • Gooseberry

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Synonyms

  • Ribes dauricum Georgi [unknown]
  • Grossularia diacantha Mill. ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Ribes diacantha (also called Diacantha 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 diacantha 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

The flower of Ribes diacantha is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes diacantha is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It is often found in moist, shady areas, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will not tolerate standing water. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or fall, or by seed in spring. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ribes diacantha

Ribes diacantha is a species of flowering plant found in the mountains of western North America.

Ribes diacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes diacantha?

Ribes diacantha

What is the common name of Ribes diacantha?

Two-spined Gooseberry

What type of plant is Ribes diacantha?

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,