Rubia horrida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Puff
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 432 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298502
Common Names
- Horrid Madder
- Hairy-stemmed Madder
- Haenke's Madder
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- Rubia petiolaris heterophylla Sond. [valid]
- Galium horridum Thunb. [valid]
Description
Rubia horrida (also called Rough Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It is a climbing plant with long, slender stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. Its leaves are alternate, ovate to lanceolate in shape and its fruits are small, globose berries. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, open woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rubia horrida 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 horrida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Rubia horrida
Rubia horrida is native to the Mediterranean region.
Rubia horrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia horrida?
Rubia horrida
What is the family of Rubia horrida?
Rubiaceae
Where is Rubia horrida 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-180299: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Christian Puff (1949-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puff' in the authors string.