Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthodes
ID:
1016342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Her.Hofmann ex Focke) E.Barber

Source:
rjp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturf. Ges. Görlitz 27: 320. 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015680

Common Names

  • Acanthodes Bramble
  • Rubus Acanthodes
  • Acanthodes Blackberry

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Description

Rubus acanthodes (also called Bristly Blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in open woodlands and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus acanthodes is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus acanthodes has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a reddish-brown stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus acanthodes is a perennial shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Rubus acanthodes

Rubus acanthodes can be found in the forests of Central and Eastern Europe.

Species in the Rubus genus

Rubus orbifrons, Rubus anhaltianus, Rubus schiedeanus, Rubus neogardicus, Rubus multifidus, Rubus atrebatum, Rubus scabripes, Rubus incarnatus, Rubus microphyllus, Rubus praecox, Rubus procerus, Rubus roseus, Rubus floribundus, Rubus idaeifolius, Rubus newbridgensis, Rubus chevalieri, Rubus britannicus, Rubus leightonii, Rubus cordatifolius, Rubus cockburnianus, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus pervalidus, Rubus chaetophorus, Rubus rugosus, Rubus blepharoneurus, Rubus khasianus, Rubus annamensis, Rubus pascuorum, Rubus polyadenus, Rubus ischyracanthus, Rubus lanaticaulis, Rubus murrayi, Rubus exter, Rubus armeniacus, Rubus putneiensis, Rubus spadix, Rubus adspersus, Rubus babingtonianus, Rubus acclivitatus, Rubus altiarcuatus, Rubus franchetianus, Rubus infestisepalus, Rubus cantianus, Rubus aristisepalus, Rubus dentatifolius, Rubus naldretti, Rubus fuscoviridis, Rubus wedgwoodiae, Rubus cavatifolius, Rubus hesperius,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-62550: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Olbers Focke (1834-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Focke' in the authors string.
Emil Barber (1857-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Barber' in the authors string.