Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andicola
ID:
1000169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke

Source:
rjp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Sp. Rub. : 36 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000999507

Common Names

  • Andicola Blackberry
  • Andicola Bramble
  • Andicola Raspberry

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Description

Rubus andicola (also called Andean Bramble, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has white flowers with five petals and prickly stems. It grows in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus andicola is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The fruits of this plant can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. The leaves of this plant can be used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus andicola is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings have thin, reddish-brown stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus andicola is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers moist soils. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Rubus andicola

Rubus andicola can be found in the Caucasus and Iran.

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,