Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armipotens
ID:
1018087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barton ex A.Newton

Source:
rjp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 11: 237 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017425

Common Names

  • Armipotent Blackberry
  • Armipotens
  • Armipotent

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Description

Rubus armipotens (also called armipotent blackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It has white flowers and dark purple or black berries. It is found in moist, shady woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus armipotens, commonly known as armipotent raspberry, is an ornamental shrub that is used in landscaping. It has white flowers and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is also used as a hedge or screen, and its berries can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus armipotens has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus armipotens is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and layered branches should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Rubus armipotens

Rubus armipotens is native to North America and can be found in the wild in the eastern United States and Canada.

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-810: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Smith Barton (1766-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barton' in the authors string.
Alan Newton (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Newton' in the authors string.