Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
archboldianus
ID:
991968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
rjp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 180 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000991306

Common Names

  • Archbold's Blackberry
  • Archbold's Himalayan Blackberry
  • Himalayan Blackberry

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Description

Rubus archboldianus (also called Archbold's raspberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has white flowers with five petals and grows in woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus archboldianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible and can be used for making jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus archboldianus has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaflets and white hairs on the stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus archboldianus is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Rubus archboldianus

Rubus archboldianus is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:735156-1: Based on the initial data import