Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biloensis
ID:
1014582

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Newton & M.Porter

Source:
rjp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 18: 194 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001013920

Common Names

  • Biloensis
  • Biloensi
  • Biloense

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Description

Rubus biloensis (also called Biloela Raspberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in moist, open forests and woodlands. It has dark green, ovate leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit is a small, red-purple, edible drupe.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus biloensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten fresh or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus biloensis has white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus biloensis is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rubus biloensis

Rubus biloensis is native to the western United States, from California to Montana. It prefers dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

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-592: Based on the initial data import
Alan Newton (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Newton' in the authors string.
Michael Porter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Porter' in the authors string.