Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutipetalus
ID:
992911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lefèvre & P.J.Müll.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 16-17: 174 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992249

Common Names

  • Rubus acutipetalus
  • Sharp-petaled Bramble
  • Sharp-petaled Blackberry

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Description

Rubus acutipetalus (also called Creeping Raspberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is a deciduous shrub, native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 m (1–2 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus acutipetalus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in hedges and windbreaks, as it is a fast-growing shrub. The fruits of Rubus acutipetalus can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus acutipetalus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Rubus acutipetalus

Rubus acutipetalus is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

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

Philippe-Jacques Müller (1832-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Müll.' in the authors string.
Louis-Victor Lefèvre (1810-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lefèvre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:734865-1: Based on the initial data import