Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
uva-crispa
ID:
405861

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405193

Common Names

  • Ribes uva-crispa
  • Uva-crispa Ribes
  • Ribes

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Synonyms

  • Oxyacanthus uva-crispa (L.) Chevall. [unknown]
  • Oxyacanthus sativus Chevall. [unknown]
  • Ribes viridiminus Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes vulgatissima Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes viridimajus Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes virente-rotundum Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes viridialbescens Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes aculeatum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Ribes caucasicum Adams ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Ribes crispum Dulac [unknown]
  • Ribes purpureomajus Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes moschatum Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes purpureominus Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes succineum Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes spinosum Lam. [unknown]
  • Ribes reclinatum L. [unknown]
  • Ribes grossularia L. [unknown]
  • Ribes hybridum Besser [unknown]
  • Ribes ianthinum Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes hunyadense Simonk. [unknown]
  • Ribes flavescens Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Ribes dubium Jacques [unknown]
  • Ribes longispinum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ribes lobatum Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Grossularia glandulososetosa Opiz [unknown]
  • Grossularia hirsuta Mill. [unknown]
  • Grossularia intermedia Opiz [unknown]
  • Grossularia pubescens Opiz [unknown]
  • Grossularia reclinata Mill. [unknown]
  • Grossularia spinosa Garsault [unknown]
  • Grossularia uva Scop. [unknown]
  • Grossularia uva-crispa (L.) Mill. [unknown]
  • Grossularia uva-crispa lasiocarpa (Gaudin ex Monn.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Grossularia uva-crispa reclinata (L.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Grossularia vulgaris Spach [unknown]
  • Ribes uva-crispa sativum DC. [unknown]
  • Ribes uva-crispa austroeuropaeum Bornm. [unknown]
  • Ribes uva-crispa reclinatum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Ribes uva-crispa reclinatum Berland. [unknown]
  • Ribes grossularia vulgare Jancz. [unknown]

Description

Ribes uva-crispa (also called Gooseberry, 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 uva-crispa 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 uva-crispa 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 uva-crispa is a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe. 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 uva-crispa

Ribes uva-crispa is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Ribes uva-crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ribes uva-crispa?

Ribes uva-crispa

What is the common name of Ribes uva-crispa?

Gooseberry

What is the natural range of Ribes uva-crispa?

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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