Rubia — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Rubia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Rubia akane
Rubia akane
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Rubia chinensis
Rubia chinensis
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade.
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Rubia cordifolia
Rubia cordifolia
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Rubia cordifolia is a very adaptable plant, found growing in a range of climates from warm temperate to tropical. Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade. Tolerates dry soils but quickly becomes scorched when growing in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Rubia hexaphylla
Rubia hexaphylla
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Rubia jesoensis
Rubia jesoensis
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Rubia khasiana
Rubia khasiana
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Rubia manjith
Rubia manjith
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. It is possible that many if not all the useful attributes of R. cordifolia also belong here since there is some confusion over the names. All the attributes of both species are listed here and it is noted where they have been applied to R. cordifolia rather than this species.
Full cultivation guide →Rubia peregrina
Rubia peregrina
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade. Tolerates dry soils but quickly becomes scorched when growing in full sun. Plants grown in fertile well-limed soils produce more pigment in the root.
Full cultivation guide →Rubia sikkimensis
Rubia sikkimensis
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it might succeed outdoors in the very mildest parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a loose moist leafy soil in some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Rubia tinctorum
Rubia tinctorum
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light sandy soil in full sun. Plants grown in fertile well-limed soils produce more pigment in the root. This plant was at one time widely cultivated for the red dye obtained from its roots, this dye is now manufactured chemically.
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