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Definition of Rubia cordifolia
1. Noun. Perennial East Indian creeping or climbing herb used for dye in the orient.
Generic synonyms: Madderwort, Rubiaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Rubia, Rubia
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rubia Cordifolia
Literary usage of Rubia cordifolia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Natural Organic Colouring Matters by Arthur George Perkin, Arthur Ernest Everest (1918)
"Anthraquinone—Madder—Chay Root—Species of Galium—Munje«t or Rubia cordifolia — Rubia
... Rubia cordifolia ..."
2. Technical Reports and Scientific Papers by Imperial Institute (Great Britain), Frederick Augustus Abel (1903)
"Hummel and Perkin consider this a very valuable dye-stuff for India, comparing
very well with madder. The colours are very fast to light. Rubia cordifolia ..."
3. Official Report of the Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-84: Compiled (1885)
"When dry the desired patterns are impressed on it with wooden blocks in an ink
made of ahim, turmeric, iron rust, the root of the Rubia cordifolia (the ..."
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