Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pritz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 583 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298615
Common Names
- Schumanniana Rubia
- Rubia Schumanniana
- Schumanniana's Madder
Synonyms
- Rubia chinensis esquirolii (H.Lév.) H.Lév. [valid]
- Rubia cordifolia maillardii (H.Lév. & Vaniot) H.Lév. [valid]
- Rubia esquirolii H.Lév. [valid]
- Rubia leiocaulis Diels [valid]
- Rubia maillardii H.Lév. & Vaniot [valid]
- Rubia schumanniana maillardii (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Hand.-Mazz. [valid]
- Rubia cordifolia leiocaulis Franch. ex Diels [valid]
Description
Rubia schumanniana (also called Schumann's Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It has a short, woody stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on walls and fences.
Uses & Benefits
Rubia schumanniana is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubia schumanniana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubia schumanniana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered during dry spells. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Rubia schumanniana
Rubia schumanniana can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Rubia schumanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia schumanniana?
Rubia schumanniana
What is the family of Rubia schumanniana?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Rubia schumanniana?
Schumann's madder
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,