Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assamensis
ID:
1018634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke

Source:
rjp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereins Bremen 4: 197 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017972

Common Names

  • Rubus assamensis
  • Assam Dewberry
  • Assamensis Dewberry

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Description

Rubus assamensis (also called Assam Blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to Asia, and is found in many different habitats, including forest edges, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus assamensis is a perennial shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has white flowers that bloom in the summer and its fruit is edible. It is also used for its wood, which is used for furniture and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus assamensis are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with white hairs on the stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus assamensis is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 5 feet tall. It is native to India and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Rubus assamensis

Rubus assamensis is native to India.

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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