Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
299209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 279 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298541

Common Names

  • Rubia membranacea
  • Membrane Rubia
  • Thin-leaved Rubia

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Synonyms

  • Rubia membranacea caudata Z.Ying Zhang [valid]
  • Rubia membranacea incurvata Z.Ying Zhang [valid]
  • Rubia cordifolia membranacea Franch. ex Diels [valid]

Description

Rubia membranacea (also called Membranous Madder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in dry, sunny places, such as in rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubia membranacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubia membranacea has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia membranacea 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 membranacea

Rubia membranacea is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Rubia membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia membranacea?

Rubia membranacea

What is the common name of Rubia membranacea?

Membranous Madder

What is the family of Rubia membranacea?

Rubiaceae

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-180334: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.