Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
neglectum
ID:
405834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 8: 298 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405166

Common Names

  • Ribes neglectum
  • Neglected Currant
  • Currant

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Description

Ribes neglectum (also called Neglected Currant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ribes neglectum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes neglectum has small, bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ribes neglectum is a deciduous shrub that is native to the eastern United States. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Rooting hormone can be applied to the cuttings to encourage root development.

Where to Find Ribes neglectum

Ribes neglectum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Ribes neglectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes neglectum?

Ribes neglectum

What is the common name of Ribes neglectum?

Neglected Currant

What is the natural range of Ribes neglectum?

Western North America

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,