Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevissima
ID:
299189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tschern.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. 5: 558 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298521

Common Names

  • Laevissima Madder
  • Hairy-stemmed Madder
  • Haenke's Madder

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Description

Rubia laevissima (also called Very Smooth 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 laevissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubia laevissima has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia laevissima 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 laevissima

Rubia laevissima is native to the Mediterranean region.

Rubia laevissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia laevissima?

Rubia laevissima

What is the family of Rubia laevissima?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Rubia laevissima?

Smooth Rubia

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-180316: Based on the initial data import
S.S. Tschernetzkaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tschern.' in the authors string.