Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edgeworthii
ID:
299133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 203 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298465

Common Names

  • Rubia edgeworthii
  • Edgeworth's Madder
  • Edgeworth's Rubia

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Description

Rubia edgeworthii (also called Edgeworth's Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and leaves that are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate. It grows in moist, shady places and is often found in hedgerows and woodland margins.

Uses & Benefits

Rubia edgeworthii is used as a dye for fabrics, as a medicinal herb, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Rubia edgeworthii has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seeds of Rubia edgeworthii are small, black, and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Rubia edgeworthii are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia edgeworthii 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 edgeworthii

Rubia edgeworthii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Rubia edgeworthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia edgeworthii?

Rubia edgeworthii

What is the family of Rubia edgeworthii?

Rubiaceae

Where is Rubia edgeworthii found?

Central and South America

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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