Rubia hispidicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.G.Long
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 109 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298501
Common Names
- Hispidicaulis Madder
- Hairy-stemmed Madder
- Haenke's Madder
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- Rubia cordifolia strigosa Deb & Malick [valid]
Description
Rubia hispidicaulis (also called Bristly-stemmed 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 hispidicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white or pinkish-white flowers. Seed: Small, black, round seed. Seedlings: Small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubia hispidicaulis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Rubia hispidicaulis
Rubia hispidicaulis is native to the Mediterranean region.
Rubia hispidicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia hispidicaulis?
Rubia hispidicaulis
What is the family of Rubia hispidicaulis?
Rubiaceae
Where is Rubia hispidicaulis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-180298: Based on the initial data import
David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.