Rubus apertiflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Müll. ex Boulay
Source:
rjp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Ronces Vosg. : 110 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000999626
Common Names
- Open-flower Blackberry
- Open-flower Bramble
- Open-flower Raspberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus apertiflorus (also called the open-flowered raspberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Europe, where it is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It is a shrub with long, arching stems and leaves composed of three leaflets. The flowers are white or pink and the fruits are red and edible.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus apertiflorus is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus apertiflorus has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are reddish-green and have three leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus apertiflorus is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Rubus apertiflorus
Rubus apertiflorus is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.
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.
Jean-Nicolas Boulay (1837-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boulay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:735127-1: Based on the initial data import