Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
405829

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 201 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405161

Common Names

  • Ribes nigrum
  • Black Currant
  • Currant

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Synonyms

  • Ribes aconitifolium hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ribes apiifolium hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ribes bactonii Lavallée [unknown]
  • Ribes olidum Moench [unknown]
  • Ribesium nigrum Medik. [unknown]
  • Botryocarpium nigrum (L.) Spach [unknown]
  • Grossularia nigra Mill. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Botrycarpum obtusilobum Opiz [unknown]
  • Ribes pauciflorum Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Botrycarpum nigrum A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Ribes nigrum europaeum Jancz. [unknown]
  • Ribes nigrum pauciflorum (Turcz. ex Ledeb.) Jancz. [unknown]
  • Ribes cyathiforme Pojarkova [unknown]

Description

Ribes nigrum (also called Black 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 nigrum 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 nigrum 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 nigrum 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 nigrum

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

Ribes nigrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes nigrum?

Ribes nigrum

What is the common name of Ribes nigrum?

Black Currant

What is the natural range of Ribes nigrum?

Europe and Asia

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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