Rubia chinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel & Maack
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4(4): 76 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298414
Common Names
- Chinese Madder
- Chinese Dyer's Madder
- Chinese Dyer's Weed
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- Rubia chinensis chinensis [unknown]
Description
Rubia chinensis (also called Chinese Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and can be found in rocky areas, meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Rubia chinensis has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rubia chinensis for. chinensisRubia chinensis for. glabrescens (Nakai) Kitag.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubia chinensis 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 chinensis 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 chinensis
Rubia chinensis is native to East Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of China, Japan, and Korea.
Rubia chinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia chinensis?
Rubia chinensis
What is the common name of Rubia chinensis?
Chinese Madder
What is the natural habitat of Rubia chinensis?
It is native to China
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-180217: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Richard Maack (1825-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maack' in the authors string.