Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
299143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 147 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298475

Common Names

  • Rubia fruticosa
  • Shrubby Madder
  • Shrubby Rubia

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Synonyms

  • Rubia canariensis Poir. [valid]
  • Rubia fruticosa melanocarpa (Bornm.) Bramwell [valid]
  • Rubia fruticosa melanocarpa Bornm. [valid]
  • Rubia fruticosa pendula Pit. [valid]
  • Rubia fruticosa pendula (Pit.) Oberd. [valid]
  • Rubia fruticosa periclymenum (Schrenck) Sunding [valid]
  • Rubia fruticosa periclymenum Schenck [valid]
  • Rubia galioides Poir. [valid]
  • Rubia gratiosa Menezes [valid]
  • Rubia melanocarpa (Bornm.) Sventenius [valid]
  • Rubia scabra Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Rubia fruticosa angustifolia Kuntze [valid]

Description

Rubia fruticosa (also called Shrubby 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 fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia fruticosa 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 fruticosa

Rubia fruticosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, western and central Asia, and parts of Africa.

Rubia fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia fruticosa?

Rubia fruticosa

What is the family of Rubia fruticosa?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Rubia fruticosa?

Shrubby 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-180273: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.