Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
299309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 204 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298641

Common Names

  • Tibetica Rubia
  • Rubia Tibetica
  • Tibetica's Madder

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Synonyms

  • Rubia transalaica O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [valid]

Description

Rubia tibetica (also called Tibetan Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. 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 tibetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubia tibetica 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 tibetica 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 tibetica

Rubia tibetica is native to the Himalayas. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Rubia tibetica FAQ

What are the common names of Rubia tibetica?

Common names of Rubia tibetica include Tibetan Madder and Tibetan Rue

What is the native range of Rubia tibetica?

Rubia tibetica is native to Europe and western Asia

What are the uses of Rubia tibetica?

Rubia tibetica 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,

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