Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aghadergensis
ID:
1016472

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.E.Allen

Source:
rjp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 20: 61 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015810

Common Names

  • Aghaderg Raspberry
  • Aghaderg Thimbleberry
  • Aghaderg Blackberry

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Description

Rubus aghadergensis (also called Aghaderg Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Ireland and is found in open woodlands and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus aghadergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as a ground cover, and for erosion control on steep slopes. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus aghadergensis are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus aghadergensis 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 aghadergensis

Rubus aghadergensis can be found in Europe and Asia.

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-6311: Based on the initial data import
David Elliston Allen (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Allen' in the authors string.