Ribes colandina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colandina
ID:
745264
Status:
valid
Authors:
Weigend
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 12: 263 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744597
Common Names
- Colandina Ribes
- Ribes Colandina
- Ribes of Coland
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ribes colandina (also called Colandina Currant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Grossulariaceae. It is native to Mexico. It typically grows in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes colandina is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ribes colandina is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ribes colandina is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or layering. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Ribes colandina
Ribes colandina can be found in the temperate forests of the Himalayas.
Ribes colandina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ribes colandina?
Ribes colandina
What is the common name of Ribes colandina?
Colandina Currant
Where is Ribes colandina found?
It is found in China
Species in the Ribes genus
Ribes varoi, Ribes aciculare, Ribes diacantha, Ribes costaricensis, Ribes cucullatum, Ribes anatolicum, Ribes armenum, Ribes alpinum, Ribes biebersteinii, Ribes brandegeei, Ribes atropurpureum, Ribes aureum, Ribes berisioides, Ribes pallidiflorum, Ribes pallidum, Ribes orientale, Ribes punctatum, Ribes dikuscha, Ribes polyanthes, Ribes petraeum, Ribes montigenum, Ribes multiflorum, Ribes nigrum, Ribes neglectum, Ribes turbinatum, Ribes tolimense, Ribes uva-crispa, Ribes trilobum, Ribes sardoum, Ribes sachalinense, Ribes rubrum, Ribes sinanense, Ribes sanguineum, Ribes spicatum, Ribes graveolens, Ribes hirtellum, Ribes fontinale, Ribes divaricatum, Ribes fontaneum, Ribes maximowiczianum, Ribes mediatum, Ribes melanthum, Ribes manshuricum, Ribes janczewskii, Ribes japonicum, Ribes khorasanicum, Ribes magellanicum, Ribes malvifolium, Ribes dombeyanum, Ribes amazonica,
Species in the Grossulariaceae family
Ribes varoi, Ribes aciculare, Ribes diacantha, Ribes costaricensis, Ribes cucullatum, Ribes anatolicum, Ribes armenum, Ribes alpinum, Ribes biebersteinii, Ribes brandegeei, Ribes atropurpureum, Ribes aureum, Ribes berisioides, Ribes pallidiflorum, Ribes pallidum, Ribes orientale, Ribes punctatum, Ribes dikuscha, Ribes polyanthes, Ribes petraeum, Ribes montigenum, Ribes multiflorum, Ribes nigrum, Ribes neglectum, Ribes turbinatum, Ribes tolimense, Ribes uva-crispa, Ribes trilobum, Ribes sardoum, Ribes sachalinense, Ribes rubrum, Ribes sinanense, Ribes sanguineum, Ribes spicatum, Ribes graveolens, Ribes hirtellum, Ribes fontinale, Ribes divaricatum, Ribes fontaneum, Ribes maximowiczianum, Ribes mediatum, Ribes melanthum, Ribes manshuricum, Ribes janczewskii, Ribes japonicum, Ribes khorasanicum, Ribes magellanicum, Ribes malvifolium, Ribes dombeyanum, Ribes amazonica,
References
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095573-1: Based on the initial data import