Ribes melanthum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanthum
ID:
405989
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 19 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405321
Common Names
- Melanthum Currant
- Melanthum Gooseberry
- Melanthum Ribes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ribes melanthum (also called Black Currant, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has a spreading habit and is covered in small, yellowish-green flowers in spring. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ribes melanthum is a species of flowering plant in the family Grossulariaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and is used as an ornamental shrub. The leaves, flowers, and fruits are all edible and can be used in salads, jams, and jellies. The plant is also used to make a tea which is said to have a calming effect.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ribes melanthum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are shrubby, with thick stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ribes melanthum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.
Where to Find Ribes melanthum
Ribes melanthum can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams in North America.
Ribes melanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ribes melanthum?
Ribes melanthum
What is the common name of Ribes melanthum?
Black-fruited Currant
What is the natural habitat of Ribes melanthum?
Moist woods, thickets, and streambanks
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:792842-1: Based on the initial data import