Rubia pallida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 277 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298566
Common Names
- Rubia pallida
- Pale Rubia
- Faded Rubia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubia pallida (also called Pale 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 pallida 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 pallida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubia pallida 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 pallida
Rubia pallida is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in moist, grassy meadows and in open woodlands.
Rubia pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia pallida?
Rubia pallida
What is the common name of Rubia pallida?
Pale Madder
What is the natural habitat of Rubia pallida?
Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
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-180358: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.