Rubia filiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.C.How ex H.S.Lo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 7: 24 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298472
Common Names
- Rubia filiformis
- Thread-like Madder
- Thread-like Rubia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubia filiformis (also called Thread-like 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 filiformis is used as a dye for fabrics, as a medicinal herb, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Rubia filiformis has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seeds of Rubia filiformis are small, black, and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Rubia filiformis are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubia filiformis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Rubia filiformis
Rubia filiformis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Rubia filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia filiformis?
Rubia filiformis
What is the family of Rubia filiformis?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Rubia filiformis?
Thread-leaved Bedstraw
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-180270: Based on the initial data import
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.