Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peregrina
ID:
299240

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 109 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298572

Common Names

  • Rubia peregrina
  • Peregrine Rubia
  • Traveller Rubia

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Synonyms

  • Rubia anglica Huds. [valid]
  • Rubia angustifolia L. [valid]
  • Rubia aucheri K.Koch [illegitimate]
  • Rubia barcinonensis Sennen & Sennen [valid]
  • Rubia bocconei Petagna [valid]
  • Rubia clementi Sennen [valid]
  • Rubia dalmatica Scheele [valid]
  • Rubia erratica Bubani [valid]
  • Rubia fontqueri Sennen & Sennen [valid]
  • Rubia grandifolia Sennen & Sennen [valid]
  • Rubia linearifolia Bonnier [valid]
  • Rubia longifolia Poir. [valid]
  • Rubia lucida L. [valid]
  • Rubia peregrina longifolia (Poir.) Valdés Berm. & G.López [unknown]
  • Rubia peregrina requienii (Duby) Cardona [valid]
  • Rubia peregrina requienii (Duby) Cardona & E.Sierra-Ràfols [valid]
  • Rubia reiseri Halácsy ex Hayek [valid]
  • Rubia requienii Duby [valid]
  • Rubia splendens Hoffmanns. & Link [valid]
  • Rubia peregrina lucida (L.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Rubia peregrina splendens (Hoffmanns. & Link) Nyman [valid]
  • Rubia peregrina dalmatica (Scheele) Nyman [valid]
  • Rubia angustifolia requienii (Duby) Nyman [valid]
  • Rubia peregrina angustifolia Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Galium peregrinum Franch. [valid]
  • Rubia peregrina intermedia Gren. [valid]
  • Rubia peregrina rotundifolia Maire [valid]
  • Rubia peregrina latifolia Gren. [illegitimate]

Description

Rubia peregrina (also called wandering madder, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, scrub forests, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rubia peregrina 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 peregrina 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 peregrina 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 peregrina

Rubia peregrina can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Rubia peregrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia peregrina?

Rubia peregrina

What is the common name of Rubia peregrina?

Wandering Madder

Where is Rubia peregrina found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

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,

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