Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
299291

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 13: 783 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298623

Common Names

  • Sylvatica Rubia
  • Rubia Sylvatica
  • Sylvatica's Madder

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Synonyms

  • Rubia cordifolia sylvatica Maxim. [valid]

Description

Rubia sylvatica (also called Woodland Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. 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 sylvatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubia sylvatica is small and yellow, with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia sylvatica is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Stem cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rubia sylvatica

Rubia sylvatica can be found in Europe, especially in the Mediterranean region.

Rubia sylvatica FAQ

What are the common names of Rubia sylvatica?

Common names of Rubia sylvatica include Wood Madder and Wood Rue

What is the native range of Rubia sylvatica?

Rubia sylvatica is native to Europe and western Asia

What are the uses of Rubia sylvatica?

Rubia sylvatica is used for medicinal and ornamental purposes

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-180410: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.