Rubia balearica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willk.) G.López
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 19: 307 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298392
Common Names
- Balearic Madder
- Balearic Dyer's Madder
- Balearic Dyer's Weed
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- Rubia peregrina balearica Willk. [valid]
Description
Rubia balearica (also called Balearic Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balearic Islands. It grows in moist, shady places in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rubia balearica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rubia balearica sub. balearicaRubia balearica sub. caespitosa (Font Quer & Marcos) Rosselló, L.Sáez & Mus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubia balearica has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubia balearica can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and size, and it is deer resistant.
Where to Find Rubia balearica
Rubia balearica can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Rubia balearica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia balearica?
Rubia balearica
What is the common name of Rubia balearica?
Balearic Madder
What is the natural habitat of Rubia balearica?
It is native to the Balearic Islands of Spain
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-180198: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.
Ginés Alejandro López González (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.López' in the authors string.