Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidens
ID:
1325849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capelo, M.Seq. & H.Schaef.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Silva Lusitana 21: 236 (2013 publ. 2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338303

Common Names

  • Rubia occidens
  • Western Madder
  • Occident Rubia

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Description

Rubia occidens (also called Western Madder, among many other common names) is a type of flowering plant native to Europe. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats such as heaths and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubia occidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubia occidens has yellow flowers, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have small, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia occidens is a perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rubia occidens

Rubia occidens is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, arid climates.

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

Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
Jorge Henrique Capelo Gonçalves (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capelo' in the authors string.
Miguel Pinto da Silva Menezes de Sequeira (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Seq.' in the authors string.