Ribes varoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varoi
ID:
400289
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blanca
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 51: 316 (1993 publ. 1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399621
Common Names
- Varo's Currant
- Varo's Gooseberry
- Varo's Ribes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ribes varoi (also called Varoi's Currant, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, stream banks, and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes varoi is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ribes varoi is yellow and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ribes varoi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Ribes varoi
Ribes varoi is native to Central Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of lakes and streams.
Ribes varoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ribes varoi?
Ribes varoi
What is the common name of Ribes varoi?
Varoi Currant
What is the natural habitat of Ribes varoi?
It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and swamps
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
Gabriel Blanca (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanca' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977197-1: Based on the initial data import