Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chitralensis
ID:
299089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Bot. 3: 228 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298421

Common Names

  • Chitral Madder
  • Chitral Dyer's Madder
  • Chitral Dyer's Weed

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Description

Rubia chitralensis (also called Chitral Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and parts of East Asia. 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 chitralensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubia chitralensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia chitralensis 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 chitralensis

Rubia chitralensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the tropical forests of Pakistan, India, and Nepal.

Rubia chitralensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia chitralensis?

Rubia chitralensis

What is the common name of Rubia chitralensis?

Chitral Madder

What is the natural habitat of Rubia chitralensis?

It is native to the Chitral region of Pakistan

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,

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