Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallichiana
ID:
299332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Mém. Couronnés Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles (4to) 12: 61 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298664

Common Names

  • Rubia wallichiana
  • Wallich's Rubia
  • Wallichiana Rubia

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Synonyms

  • Rubia asperrima Decne. [valid]

Description

Rubia wallichiana (also called Wallich's madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along riverbanks and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rubia wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Rubia wallichiana has small, white or pinkish-white flowers. Seed: Rubia wallichiana has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Rubia wallichiana seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia wallichiana 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 wallichiana

Rubia wallichiana is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Rubia wallichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia wallichiana?

Rubia wallichiana

What is the common name of Rubia wallichiana?

Wallich's madder

What is the natural habitat of Rubia wallichiana?

It is native to the Himalayas and China

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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