Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
babingtonii
ID:
1019315

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.B.Salter

Source:
rjp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 15: 307 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018653

Common Names

  • Rubus babingtonii
  • Babington's Bramble
  • Babington's Dewberry

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Description

Rubus babingtonii (also called Babington's blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing shrub with deciduous leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in rocky, mountainous areas and is often found in meadows and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus babingtonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus babingtonii has white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with reddish-brown stems and large, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus babingtonii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Rubus babingtonii

Rubus babingtonii can be found in Europe, particularly in the British Isles. It is typically found in woodland and scrub.

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-952: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Bell Salter (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.B.Salter' in the authors string.