Status:
valid
Authors:
Komarov
Source:
rjp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
; 1932 202 1932
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000989210
Common Names
- Physocarpus ribesifolius
- Ribes-leaved Ninebark
- Ribes-leaved Physocarpus
Description
Physocarpus ribesifolius (also called Currant-leaved Ninebark, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It typically grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Physocarpus ribesifolius is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Physocarpus ribesifolius has small, white flowers that are about 1/2 inch wide. The flowers are followed by small, red fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physocarpus ribesifolius is a deciduous shrub that is best propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Physocarpus ribesifolius
Physocarpus ribesifolius can be found in the mountains of central and western China.
Species in the Physocarpus genus
Physocarpus stellatus,
Physocarpus glabratus,
Physocarpus bracteatus,
Physocarpus ribesifolius,
Physocarpus alternans,
Physocarpus capitatus,
Physocarpus malvaceus,
Physocarpus monogynus,
Physocarpus intermedius,
Physocarpus amurensis,
Physocarpus opulifolius,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala,
Acaena antarctica,
Acaena argentea,
Acaena boliviana,
Acaena buchananii,
Acaena echinata,
Acaena agnipila,
Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
Acaena eupatoria,
Acaena integerrima,
Acaena leptacantha,
Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
Acaena masafuerana,
Acaena patagonica,
Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
Acaena pallida,
Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
Acaena hirsutula,
Acaena fissistipula,
Acaena glabra,
Acaena tesca,
Acaena juvenca,
Acaena emittens,
Acaena dumicola,
Acaena profundeincisa,
Acaena minor,
Acaena alpina,
Acaena montana,
Acaena myriophylla,
Acaena poeppigiana,
Acaena anserovina,
Acaena sericea,
Acaena latebrosa,
Acaena sarmentosa,
Acaena elongata,
Acaena exigua,
Acaena rorida,
Acaena novae-zelandiae,
Acaena pinnatifida,
Acaena inermis,