Ribes erectum

Ribes erectum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Grossulariaceae
Genus: Ribes
Species: R. erectum
Binomial name
Ribes erectum
A.Freire-Fierro 1998

Ribes erectum is a species of plant in the currant family. It is native to the Andes in Ecuador and Colombia.[1]

Ribes erectum is a shrub or small tree up to 6 meters tall. Flowers are in elongated arrays of 16-30, each flower yellowish-green and cup-shaped. Fruits are green or yellow, nearly spherical.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Freire Fierro, Alina 1998. Novon 8(4): 354-358 diagnosis in Latin, commentary in English, line drawing on page 355


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