Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transcaucasica
ID:
299319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Trans. Geo-Bot. Invest. Pasture-lands, Azerbaijan, Ser. A 3: 70 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298651

Common Names

  • Rubia transcaucasica
  • Transcaucasian Madder
  • Transcaucasian Rubia

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Description

Rubia transcaucasica (also called Transcaucasian 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 transcaucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubia transcaucasica has small, star-shaped, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia transcaucasica 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 transcaucasica

Rubia transcaucasica is found in the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Rubia transcaucasica FAQ

What are the common names of Rubia transcaucasica?

Common names of Rubia transcaucasica include wild madder and Indian madder.

What is the natural habitat of Rubia transcaucasica?

Rubia transcaucasica is native to the Caucasus Mountains.

What is the size of Rubia transcaucasica?

Rubia transcaucasica is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 meter in height.

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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