Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretacea
ID:
299116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 23: 721 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298448

Common Names

  • Rubia cretacea
  • Cretan Madder
  • Cretan Rubia

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Description

Rubia cretacea (also called Cretan 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 cretacea is used as a dye for fabrics, as a medicinal herb, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia cretacea is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Rubia cretacea

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

Rubia cretacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia cretacea?

Rubia cretacea

What is the family of Rubia cretacea?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Rubia cretacea?

Cretan Rubia

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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