Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boudiccae
ID:
1003437

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.L.Bull & Edees

Source:
rjp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 13: 121 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002775

Common Names

  • Rubus boudiccae
  • Boudiccae Rubus
  • Rubus Boudiccae

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Description

Rubus boudiccae (also called 'Boudicca Bramble', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a height of up to 2m. It is native to Central Europe and grows in open woods and meadows. Its flowers are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus boudiccae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus boudiccae has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have light green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus boudiccae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late summer or autumn. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8 cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Division of suckers in spring.

Where to Find Rubus boudiccae

Rubus boudiccae is native to the western United States and is found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

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-335: Based on the initial data import
Eric Smoothey Edees (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edees' in the authors string.
Alec Leonard Bull: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Bull' in the authors string.