Status:
valid
Authors:
Sudre
Source:
rjp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Études Sci. Angers 35: 47 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018891
Common Names
- Caeruleicaulis Bramble
- Caeruleicaulis Blackberry
- Caeruleicaulis Raspberry
Description
Rubus caeruleicaulis (also called blue-stemmed blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe and western Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2 m tall, with perennial, not biennial, stems. Its stems are covered with fine spines and its leaves are palmately compound with three to five leaflets. It is found in open woods, hedgerows, and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus caeruleicaulis is a species of flowering plant in the rose family that is native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus caeruleicaulis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have reddish-brown stems and dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus caeruleicaulis is a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe and Asia. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or outdoors in a prepared seed bed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Rubus caeruleicaulis
Rubus caeruleicaulis can be found in Europe.
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,