Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 4: 9 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298496
Common Names
- Hexaphylla Madder
- Six-leaved Madder
- Six-petaled Madder
Synonyms
- Rubia cordifolia hexaphylla Makino [valid]
Description
Rubia hexaphylla (also called Six-leaved 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 hexaphylla 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: Small, white or pinkish-white flowers. Seed: Small, black, round seed. Seedlings: Small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubia hexaphylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Rubia hexaphylla
Rubia hexaphylla is native to the Mediterranean region.
Rubia hexaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia hexaphylla?
Rubia hexaphylla
What is the family of Rubia hexaphylla?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Rubia hexaphylla?
Six-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,