Rubia cordifolia

Rubia cordifolia

Native to:
Afghanistan | Angola | Bangladesh | Borneo | Burundi | China | DR Congo | Eswatini | Ethiopia | Greece | Hainan | India | Japan | Jawa | Kenya | Korea | Malawi | Malaya | Mozambique | Myanmar | Nepal | Pakistan | Philippines | Russia | Rwanda | Somalia | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Sudan-South Sudan | Sumatera | Taiwan | Tanzania | Uganda | Vietnam | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Rubia
Species:
Rubia cordifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
greenish-white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash