Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
spicatum
ID:
405902

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1796

Citation Micro:
Arr. Brit. Pl. ed. 3 , 2: 265 (1796)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405234

Common Names

  • Spiked Currant
  • Spiked Gooseberry
  • Spiked Ribes

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Description

Ribes spicatum (also called 'Spiked 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 spicatum 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 spicatum sub. hispidulum (Jancz.) Hämet-Ahti
Ribes spicatum sub. lapponicum Hyl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ribes spicatum 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 spicatum 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 spicatum

Ribes spicatum is native to northern North America.

Ribes spicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes spicatum?

Ribes spicatum

What is the common name of Ribes spicatum?

Spiked Currant

What type of plant is Ribes spicatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2426685: Based on the initial data import
Edward Robson (1763-1813): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Robson' in the authors string.