Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatus
ID:
1016514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 30: Rubus n.º 43 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015852

Common Names

  • Rubus acuminatus
  • Acuminate Blackberry
  • Acuminate Raspberry

Searching for Rubus acuminatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Rubus acuminatus (also called Acuminate Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with white flowers and black fruits. It is native to North America and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus acuminatus is a species of raspberry that is used for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rubus acuminatus var. puberulus T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus acuminatus has small, white flowers with five petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, red berries that ripen in the fall. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Rubus acuminatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus acuminatus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. Layering is best done in late winter or early spring. The rootstock should be healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Rubus acuminatus

Rubus acuminatus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

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