Rubia albicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 3: 53 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298375
Common Names
- Rubia albicaulis
- Albicaulis Rubia
- Albicaulis
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- Rubia albicaulis stenophylla Boiss. [valid]
- Rubia brevicaulis Boiss. [valid]
- Rubia kotschyi Boiss. [unknown]
- Rubia trachyantha Boiss. [valid]
Description
Rubia albicaulis (also called White-Stemmed Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist, shady places in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rubia albicaulis is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used to make paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubia albicaulis has small, white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and seedlings with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubia albicaulis is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky habitats. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy, until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Rubia albicaulis
Rubia albicaulis can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Rubia albicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia albicaulis?
Rubia albicaulis
What is the common name of Rubia albicaulis?
White-stemmed madder
Where is Rubia albicaulis found?
India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia
Species in the Rubia genus
Rubia agostinhoi, Rubia aitchisonii, Rubia alaica, Rubia alata, Rubia albicaulis, Rubia angustisissima, Rubia argyi, Rubia atropurpurea, Rubia balearica, Rubia caramanica, Rubia charifolia, Rubia chinensis, Rubia chitralensis, Rubia clematidifolia, Rubia cordifolia, Rubia crassipes, Rubia cretacea, Rubia davisiana, Rubia deserticola, Rubia discolor, Rubia dolichophylla, Rubia edgeworthii, Rubia falciformis, Rubia filiformis, Rubia florida, Rubia fruticosa, Rubia garrettii, Rubia gedrosiaca, Rubia haematantha, Rubia hexaphylla, Rubia himalayensis, Rubia hispidicaulis, Rubia horrida, Rubia infundibularis, Rubia jesoensis, Rubia komarovii, Rubia krascheninnikovii, Rubia laevissima, Rubia latipetala, Rubia laurae, Rubia laxiflora, Rubia linii, Rubia magna, Rubia mandersii, Rubia manjith, Rubia membranacea, Rubia oncotricha, Rubia oppositifolia, Rubia pallida, Rubia pauciflora,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-180182: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.