Rubus acutifrons - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ley
Source:
rjp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 31: 13 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984528
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Rubus acutifrons (also called Cut-leaved Bramble, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub of the Rosaceae family. It has white flowers and black berries. It is native to Europe and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus acutifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food plant, and as a source of honey. It can also be used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a tonic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus acutifrons has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon and a few hairs on the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus acutifrons is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept at a temperature of 15-20°C. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of moist compost.
Where to Find Rubus acutifrons
Rubus acutifrons is native to eastern Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
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-1143: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Ley (1842-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ley' in the authors string.