Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
sanguineum
ID:
405900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 164 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405232

Common Names

  • Blood Currant
  • Blood Gooseberry
  • Blood Ribes

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum (Benth.) Loudon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes sanguineum 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 sanguineum is a deciduous shrub that is native to western North America. 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 sanguineum

Ribes sanguineum is native to western North America.

Ribes sanguineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes sanguineum?

Ribes sanguineum

What is the common name of Ribes sanguineum?

Red-flowering Currant

What type of plant is Ribes sanguineum?

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,

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