Status:
valid
Authors:
Holuby
Source:
rjp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 25: 315 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018909
Common Names
- Begoniifolius Bramble
- Begoniifolius Blackberry
- Begoniifolius Raspberry
Description
Rubus begoniifolius (also called Begonia-Leaved Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with white flowers. It is native to Central Europe and grows in forests, scrubland, and rocky slopes. It has long, arching stems with dark green leaves and grows up to 2 m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus begoniifolius is a wild bramble that is used in traditional medicine for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubus begoniifolius is white and the seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus begoniifolius is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late winter or early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 4.
Where to Find Rubus begoniifolius
Rubus begoniifolius is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
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,