Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
405962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London 7: 515 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405294

Common Names

  • Spreading Currant
  • Spreading Gooseberry
  • Spreading Ribes

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Description

Ribes divaricatum (also called 'Spreading Currant', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in temperate climates.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes divaricatum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and water gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ribes divaricatum sub. parishii (A.Heller) A.E.Murray
Ribes divaricatum var. parishii (A.Heller) Jeps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes divaricatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are shrubby, with thick stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes divaricatum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Ribes divaricatum

Ribes divaricatum can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams in North America.

Ribes divaricatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes divaricatum?

Ribes divaricatum

What is the common name of Ribes divaricatum?

Spreading gooseberry

What type of plant is Ribes divaricatum?

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-2426789: Based on the initial data import
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.