Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
993136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lej. & Courtois

Source:
rjp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. Belg. 2: 166 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992474

Common Names

  • Rubus axillaris
  • Axillary Bramble
  • Axillary Blackberry

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Description

Rubus axillaris (also called 'Axillary Bramble', among many other common names) is a species of Rubus native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing up to 1.5m tall, with long arching stems and thorns. Its leaves are usually trifoliate and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus axillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and syrups, and as a flavoring for alcoholic beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus axillaris has white flowers with five petals. The fruits are black and juicy. The seedlings have a reddish stem and green leaves.

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Where to Find Rubus axillaris

Rubus axillaris is native to Europe and North Africa.

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

Alexandre Louis Simon Lejeune (1779-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lej.' in the authors string.
Richard Joseph Courtois (1806-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Courtois' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:735305-1: Based on the initial data import