Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alexeterius
ID:
993782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke

Source:
rjp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 75 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000993120

Common Names

  • Rubus alexeterius
  • Alexeterius Blackberry
  • Alexeterius-leaved Blackberry

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Description

Rubus alexeterius (also called Alexeterius Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of bramble native to Southeast Asia, and is found in rocky and dry habitats. It is a deciduous shrub with a height of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are pinnate, with 3-7 leaflets, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus alexeterius is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin infections. The leaves and fruits of the plant are also edible.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rubus alexeterius var. acaenocalyx (Hara) T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus alexeterius is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus alexeterius is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. Once established, the plant can be transplanted to its permanent location.

Where to Find Rubus alexeterius

Rubus alexeterius can be found in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

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,

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