Rubia

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:characteristic herbaceous plants
perennial plants
climbing plants
gptkbp:climate temperate climate
gptkbp:companion_plants other Rubiaceae species
gptkbp:conservation_efforts not currently under conservation programs
gptkbp:conservation_status not evaluated
gptkbp:cultivation propagated by seeds or cuttings
dried for storage
harvested for roots and leaves
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in traditional crafts
used in herbal remedies
used in dyeing textiles
gptkbp:disease_resistance susceptible to root rot
gptkbp:distribution widespread in the Old World
gptkbp:family gptkb:Rubiaceae
gptkbp:flower_color white to yellow
gptkbp:fruit_type berry
red to black
seeds dispersed by birds
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus L.
related to coffee plants
gptkbp:germination_type seed germination
gptkbp:growth_habit climbing habit
gptkbp:habitat temperate regions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rubia
gptkbp:invasive_potential low invasive potential in some regions
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement opposite leaves
gptkbp:leaf_shape simple leaves
gptkbp:light_requirement full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gentianales
gptkbp:pests moderate pest resistance
gptkbp:pollinators insect-pollinated
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
studied for medicinal properties
studied for genetic studies
gptkbp:root_system taproot
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:species C3 photosynthesis
about 30 species
gptkbp:stem_type herbaceous stem
gptkbp:strategic_importance commercial dye production
medicinal plant trade
gptkbp:type flowering plants
gptkbp:uses gptkb:traditional_medicine
ornamental plants
natural dye
gptkbp:values variable market value based on species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rubia_tinctorum
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7