Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1031 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298562
Common Names
- Rubia oncotricha
- Oncotricha Rubia
- Hairy Rubia
Description
Rubia oncotricha (also called Oncotrichous 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 oncotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubia oncotricha has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubia oncotricha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rubia oncotricha
Rubia oncotricha is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats and in open woodlands.
Rubia oncotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia oncotricha?
Rubia oncotricha
What is the family of Rubia oncotricha?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Rubia oncotricha?
Oncotricha 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,