Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clematidifolia
ID:
299091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume ex Decne.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Mém. Couronnés Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles (4to) 12: 60 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298423

Common Names

  • Clematis-like Madder
  • Clematis-like Dyer's Madder
  • Clematis-like Dyer's Weed

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Description

Rubia clematidifolia (also called Clematid-Leaved Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. 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 clematidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubia clematidifolia has small, white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and seedlings with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia clematidifolia 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 clematidifolia

Rubia clematidifolia is native to East Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of China, Japan, and Korea.

Rubia clematidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia clematidifolia?

Rubia clematidifolia

What is the common name of Rubia clematidifolia?

Clematis-leaved Madder

What is the natural habitat of Rubia clematidifolia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western 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-180225: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.