Status:
valid
Authors:
d'Urv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 273 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298629
Common Names
- Tenuifolia Rubia
- Rubia Tenuifolia
- Tenuifolia's Madder
Description
Rubia tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved 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 tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rubia tenuifolia sub. brachypoda (Boiss.) Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Rubia tenuifolia sub. doniettii (Griseb.) Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Rubia tenuifolia sub. tenuifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubia tenuifolia is small and yellow, with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubia tenuifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Rubia tenuifolia
Rubia tenuifolia is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats and in open woodlands.
Rubia tenuifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Rubia tenuifolia?
Common names of Rubia tenuifolia include Slender-Leaved Madder and Slender-Leaved Rue
What is the native range of Rubia tenuifolia?
Rubia tenuifolia is native to Europe and western Asia
What are the uses of Rubia tenuifolia?
Rubia tenuifolia 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,